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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.85, 4,334.39 and 1,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.85, 4,334.39 and 1,724.60 is: 2,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.85 : 4,334.39 = 1,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.85/4,334.39 = 1,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.85x = 4,334.39 × 1,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.85x = 7,475,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,073.29/3,140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.95

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