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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.28 and 1,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.28 and 1,743.56 is: 2,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.80 : 4,334.28 = 1,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.80/4,334.28 = 1,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.80x = 4,334.28 × 1,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.80x = 7,557,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,077.24/3,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.10

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