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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.57, 4,713.17 and 950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.57, 4,713.17 and 950.35 is: 1,425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.57 : 4,713.17 = 950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.57/4,713.17 = 950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.57x = 4,713.17 × 950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.57x = 4,479,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,161.11/3,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.77

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