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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.08, 4,713.06 and 1,603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.08, 4,713.06 and 1,603.16 is: 2,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.08 : 4,713.06 = 1,603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.08/4,713.06 = 1,603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.08x = 4,713.06 × 1,603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.08x = 7,555,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,789.27/3,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.47

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