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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.89, 4,713.28 and 2,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.89, 4,713.28 and 2,902.60 is: 4,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.89 : 4,713.28 = 2,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.89/4,713.28 = 2,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.89x = 4,713.28 × 2,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.89x = 13,680,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680,786.53/3,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.71

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