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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.76, 4,334.24 and 1,743.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.76, 4,334.24 and 1,743.50 is: 2,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.76 : 4,334.24 = 1,743.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.76/4,334.24 = 1,743.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.76x = 4,334.24 × 1,743.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.76x = 7,556,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,747.44/3,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.03

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