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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.59, 4,334.04 and 1,962.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.59, 4,334.04 and 1,962.35 is: 2,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.59 : 4,334.04 = 1,962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.59/4,334.04 = 1,962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.59x = 4,334.04 × 1,962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.59x = 8,504,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,903.39/3,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.06

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