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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.10, 4,711.70 and 949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.10, 4,711.70 and 949.87 is: 1,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.10 : 4,711.70 = 949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.10/4,711.70 = 949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.10x = 4,711.70 × 949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.10x = 4,475,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,502.48/3,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.82

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