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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.51, 4,709.30 and 1,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.51, 4,709.30 and 1,164.76 is: 1,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.51 : 4,709.30 = 1,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.51/4,709.30 = 1,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.51x = 4,709.30 × 1,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.51x = 5,485,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,186.67/3,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.59

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