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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.68, 4,712.80 and 950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.68, 4,712.80 and 950.36 is: 1,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.68 : 4,712.80 = 950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.68/4,712.80 = 950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.68x = 4,712.80 × 950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.68x = 4,478,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,856.61/3,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.62

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