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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.45, 4,710.02 and 2,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.45, 4,710.02 and 2,984.33 is: 4,475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.45 : 4,710.02 = 2,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.45/4,710.02 = 2,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.45x = 4,710.02 × 2,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.45x = 14,056,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056,237.90/3,140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.87

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