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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.14, 4,710.23 and 800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.14, 4,710.23 and 800.15 is: 1,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.14 : 4,710.23 = 800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.14/4,710.23 = 800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.14x = 4,710.23 × 800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.14x = 3,768,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,890.53/3,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.23

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