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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.28, 4,710.54 and 831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.28, 4,710.54 and 831.80 is: 1,247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.28 : 4,710.54 = 831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.28/4,710.54 = 831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.28x = 4,710.54 × 831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.28x = 3,918,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,227.17/3,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.73

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