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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.55, 4,333.82 and 1,743.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.55, 4,333.82 and 1,743.39 is: 2,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.55 : 4,333.82 = 1,743.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.55/4,333.82 = 1,743.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.55x = 4,333.82 × 1,743.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.55x = 7,555,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,529.73/3,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.80

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