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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.61, 4,338.29 and 1,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.61, 4,338.29 and 1,727.43 is: 2,383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.61 : 4,338.29 = 1,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.61/4,338.29 = 1,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.61x = 4,338.29 × 1,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.61x = 7,494,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,080.34/3,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.91

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