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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.13, 4,356.86 and 1,740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.13, 4,356.86 and 1,740.86 is: 2,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.13 : 4,356.86 = 1,740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.13/4,356.86 = 1,740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.13x = 4,356.86 × 1,740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.13x = 7,584,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,683.30/3,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.40

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