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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.60, 4,333.92 and 1,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.60, 4,333.92 and 1,743.28 is: 2,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.60 : 4,333.92 = 1,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.60/4,333.92 = 1,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.60x = 4,333.92 × 1,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.60x = 7,555,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,236.06/3,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.67

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