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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.53, 4,335.93 and 1,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.53, 4,335.93 and 1,745.28 is: 2,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.53 : 4,335.93 = 1,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.53/4,335.93 = 1,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.53x = 4,335.93 × 1,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.53x = 7,567,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,411.91/3,142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.06

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