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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.03, 4,358.07 and 1,741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.03, 4,358.07 and 1,741.67 is: 2,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.03 : 4,358.07 = 1,741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.03/4,358.07 = 1,741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.03x = 4,358.07 × 1,741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.03x = 7,590,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,297.99/3,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.50

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