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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.44, 4,711.68 and 832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.44, 4,711.68 and 832.92 is: 1,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.44 : 4,711.68 = 832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.44/4,711.68 = 832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.44x = 4,711.68 × 832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.44x = 3,924,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,452.51/3,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.25

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