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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.44, 4,710.66 and 831.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.44, 4,710.66 and 831.94 is: 1,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.44 : 4,710.66 = 831.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.44/4,710.66 = 831.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.44x = 4,710.66 × 831.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.44x = 3,918,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,971.58/3,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.91

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