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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.81, 4,335.63 and 1,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.81, 4,335.63 and 1,744.53 is: 2,407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.81 : 4,335.63 = 1,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.81/4,335.63 = 1,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.81x = 4,335.63 × 1,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.81x = 7,563,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,636.60/3,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.41

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