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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.14, 4,710.48 and 831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.14, 4,710.48 and 831.64 is: 1,247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.14 : 4,710.48 = 831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.14/4,710.48 = 831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.14x = 4,710.48 × 831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.14x = 3,917,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,423.59/3,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.53

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