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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.74, 4,707.96 and 2,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.74, 4,707.96 and 2,045.80 is: 3,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.74 : 4,707.96 = 2,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.74/4,707.96 = 2,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.74x = 4,707.96 × 2,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.74x = 9,631,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631,544.57/3,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.65

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