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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.08, 4,702.62 and 943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.08, 4,702.62 and 943.86 is: 1,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.08 : 4,702.62 = 943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.08/4,702.62 = 943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.08x = 4,702.62 × 943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.08x = 4,438,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,614.91/3,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.79

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