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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.74, 4,711.32 and 1,290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.74, 4,711.32 and 1,290.42 is: 1,936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.74 : 4,711.32 = 1,290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.74/4,711.32 = 1,290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.74x = 4,711.32 × 1,290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.74x = 6,079,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079,581.55/3,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.33

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