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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.13, 4,710.15 and 948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.13, 4,710.15 and 948.90 is: 1,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.13 : 4,710.15 = 948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.13/4,710.15 = 948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.13x = 4,710.15 × 948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.13x = 4,469,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,461.34/3,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.34

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