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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.10, 4,707.45 and 1,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.10, 4,707.45 and 1,601.10 is: 2,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.10 : 4,707.45 = 1,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.10/4,707.45 = 1,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.10x = 4,707.45 × 1,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.10x = 7,537,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,098.20/3,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.27

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