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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.66, 4,713.36 and 950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.66, 4,713.36 and 950.40 is: 1,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.66 : 4,713.36 = 950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.66/4,713.36 = 950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.66x = 4,713.36 × 950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.66x = 4,479,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,577.34/3,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.86

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