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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.14, 4,711.81 and 1,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.14, 4,711.81 and 1,580.29 is: 2,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.14 : 4,711.81 = 1,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.14/4,711.81 = 1,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.14x = 4,711.81 × 1,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.14x = 7,446,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,010.49/3,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.48

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