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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.07, 4,713.10 and 950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.07, 4,713.10 and 950.68 is: 1,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.07 : 4,713.10 = 950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.07/4,713.10 = 950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.07x = 4,713.10 × 950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.07x = 4,480,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,649.91/3,142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.02

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