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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.23, 4,713.85 and 950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.23, 4,713.85 and 950.78 is: 1,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.23 : 4,713.85 = 950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.23/4,713.85 = 950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.23x = 4,713.85 × 950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.23x = 4,481,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,810.73/3,142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.32

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