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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.28, 4,334.97 and 1,744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.28, 4,334.97 and 1,744.03 is: 2,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.28 : 4,334.97 = 1,744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.28/4,334.97 = 1,744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.28x = 4,334.97 × 1,744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.28x = 7,560,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,319.88/3,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.76

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