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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.08, 4,340.43 and 1,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.08, 4,340.43 and 1,747.92 is: 2,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.08 : 4,340.43 = 1,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.08/4,340.43 = 1,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.08x = 4,340.43 × 1,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.08x = 7,586,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,724.41/3,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.25

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