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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.97, 4,711.49 and 949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.97, 4,711.49 and 949.79 is: 1,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.97 : 4,711.49 = 949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.97/4,711.49 = 949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.97x = 4,711.49 × 949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.97x = 4,474,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,897.78/3,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.69

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