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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.13, 4,359.62 and 1,742.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.13, 4,359.62 and 1,742.79 is: 2,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.13 : 4,359.62 = 1,742.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.13/4,359.62 = 1,742.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.13x = 4,359.62 × 1,742.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.13x = 7,597,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,893.43/3,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.06

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