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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.14, 4,712.37 and 950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.14, 4,712.37 and 950.06 is: 1,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.14 : 4,712.37 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.14/4,712.37 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.14x = 4,712.37 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.14x = 4,477,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,034.24/3,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.29

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