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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.69, 4,713.25 and 1,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.69, 4,713.25 and 1,387.19 is: 2,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.69 : 4,713.25 = 1,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.69/4,713.25 = 1,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.69x = 4,713.25 × 1,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.69x = 6,538,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,173.27/3,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.10

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