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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.01, 4,709.93 and 1,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.01, 4,709.93 and 1,290.60 is: 1,935.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.01 : 4,709.93 = 1,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.01/4,709.93 = 1,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.01x = 4,709.93 × 1,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.01x = 6,078,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,629.21/3,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.86

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