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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.74, 4,710.69 and 1,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.74, 4,710.69 and 1,060.73 is: 1,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.74 : 4,710.69 = 1,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.74/4,710.69 = 1,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.74x = 4,710.69 × 1,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.74x = 4,996,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,764.32/3,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.95

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