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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.52 and 1,743.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.52 and 1,743.55 is: 2,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.80 : 4,334.52 = 1,743.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.80/4,334.52 = 1,743.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.80x = 4,334.52 × 1,743.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.80x = 7,557,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,452.35/3,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.22

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