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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.86, 4,334.39 and 1,743.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.86, 4,334.39 and 1,743.61 is: 2,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.86 : 4,334.39 = 1,743.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.86/4,334.39 = 1,743.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.86x = 4,334.39 × 1,743.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.86x = 7,557,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,475.96/3,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.18

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