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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.43, 4,708.83 and 1,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.43, 4,708.83 and 1,292.88 is: 1,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.43 : 4,708.83 = 1,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.43/4,708.83 = 1,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.43x = 4,708.83 × 1,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.43x = 6,087,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,952.13/3,140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.57

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