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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.38, 4,710.60 and 1,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.38, 4,710.60 and 1,497.09 is: 2,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.38 : 4,710.60 = 1,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.38/4,710.60 = 1,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.38x = 4,710.60 × 1,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.38x = 7,052,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,192.15/3,140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.65

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