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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.94, 4,711.02 and 832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.94, 4,711.02 and 832.62 is: 1,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.94 : 4,711.02 = 832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.94/4,711.02 = 832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.94x = 4,711.02 × 832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.94x = 3,922,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,489.47/3,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.83

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