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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.05, 4,703.79 and 1,491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.05, 4,703.79 and 1,491.70 is: 2,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.05 : 4,703.79 = 1,491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.05/4,703.79 = 1,491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.05x = 4,703.79 × 1,491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.05x = 7,016,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,643.54/3,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.56

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