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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.30, 4,711.80 and 1,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.30, 4,711.80 and 1,061.10 is: 1,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.30 : 4,711.80 = 1,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.30/4,711.80 = 1,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.30x = 4,711.80 × 1,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.30x = 4,999,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,690.98/3,141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.60

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