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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.41, 4,713.44 and 2,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.41, 4,713.44 and 2,035.73 is: 3,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.41 : 4,713.44 = 2,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.41/4,713.44 = 2,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.41x = 4,713.44 × 2,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.41x = 9,595,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,304.27/3,139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.41

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