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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.10, 4,711.44 and 1,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.10, 4,711.44 and 1,384.20 is: 2,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.10 : 4,711.44 = 1,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.10/4,711.44 = 1,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.10x = 4,711.44 × 1,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.10x = 6,521,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,575.25/3,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.87

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