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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.67, 4,713.26 and 950.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.67, 4,713.26 and 950.27 is: 1,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.67 : 4,713.26 = 950.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.67/4,713.26 = 950.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.67x = 4,713.26 × 950.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.67x = 4,478,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,869.58/3,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.63

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