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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.69, 4,335.72 and 1,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.69, 4,335.72 and 1,744.44 is: 2,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.69 : 4,335.72 = 1,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.69/4,335.72 = 1,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.69x = 4,335.72 × 1,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.69x = 7,563,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,403.40/3,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.43

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