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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.77, 4,334.26 and 1,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.77, 4,334.26 and 1,743.52 is: 2,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.77 : 4,334.26 = 1,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.77/4,334.26 = 1,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.77x = 4,334.26 × 1,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.77x = 7,556,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,869.00/3,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.06

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