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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.88, 4,711.32 and 1,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.88, 4,711.32 and 1,060.50 is: 1,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.88 : 4,711.32 = 1,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.88/4,711.32 = 1,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.88x = 4,711.32 × 1,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.88x = 4,996,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,354.86/3,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.75

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