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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.90, 4,711.65 and 1,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.90, 4,711.65 and 1,061.18 is: 1,591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.90 : 4,711.65 = 1,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.90/4,711.65 = 1,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.90x = 4,711.65 × 1,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.90x = 4,999,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,908.75/3,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.87

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