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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.42, 4,711.37 and 950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.42, 4,711.37 and 950.32 is: 1,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.42 : 4,711.37 = 950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.42/4,711.37 = 950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.42x = 4,711.37 × 950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.42x = 4,477,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,310.28/3,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.25

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