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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.70, 4,711.07 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.70, 4,711.07 and 832.20 is: 1,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.70 : 4,711.07 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.70/4,711.07 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.70x = 4,711.07 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.70x = 3,920,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,530.98/3,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.30

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