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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.74, 4,354.97 and 1,739.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.74, 4,354.97 and 1,739.42 is: 2,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.74 : 4,354.97 = 1,739.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.74/4,354.97 = 1,739.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.74x = 4,354.97 × 1,739.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.74x = 7,575,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,121.92/3,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.43

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