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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.10, 4,710.42 and 949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.10, 4,710.42 and 949.04 is: 1,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.10 : 4,710.42 = 949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.10/4,710.42 = 949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.10x = 4,710.42 × 949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.10x = 4,470,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,377.00/3,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.64

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