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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.06, 4,709.40 and 948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.06, 4,709.40 and 948.20 is: 1,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.06 : 4,709.40 = 948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.06/4,709.40 = 948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.06x = 4,709.40 × 948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.06x = 4,465,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,453.08/3,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.09

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