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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.20, 4,359.72 and 1,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.20, 4,359.72 and 1,742.92 is: 2,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.20 : 4,359.72 = 1,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.20/4,359.72 = 1,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.20x = 4,359.72 × 1,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.20x = 7,598,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,643.18/3,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.24

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