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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.07, 4,711.45 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.07, 4,711.45 and 1,060.38 is: 1,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.07 : 4,711.45 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.07/4,711.45 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.07x = 4,711.45 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.07x = 4,995,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,927.35/3,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.52

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