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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.79, 4,711.21 and 949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.79, 4,711.21 and 949.60 is: 1,424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.79 : 4,711.21 = 949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.79/4,711.21 = 949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.79x = 4,711.21 × 949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.79x = 4,473,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,768.53/3,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.41

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