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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.18, 4,708.11 and 946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.18, 4,708.11 and 946.98 is: 1,420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.18 : 4,708.11 = 946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.18/4,708.11 = 946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.18x = 4,708.11 × 946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.18x = 4,458,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,486.01/3,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.72

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