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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.99, 4,334.49 and 1,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.99, 4,334.49 and 1,743.74 is: 2,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.99 : 4,334.49 = 1,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.99/4,334.49 = 1,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.99x = 4,334.49 × 1,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.99x = 7,558,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,234.43/3,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.32

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