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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.47, 4,336.52 and 1,745.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.47, 4,336.52 and 1,745.13 is: 2,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.47 : 4,336.52 = 1,745.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.47/4,336.52 = 1,745.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.47x = 4,336.52 × 1,745.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.47x = 7,567,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,791.15/3,142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.23

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