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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.06, 4,707.52 and 1,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.06, 4,707.52 and 1,290.08 is: 1,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.06 : 4,707.52 = 1,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.06/4,707.52 = 1,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.06x = 4,707.52 × 1,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.06x = 6,073,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,077.40/3,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.45

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