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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.44, 4,713.69 and 951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.44, 4,713.69 and 951.34 is: 1,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.44 : 4,713.69 = 951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.44/4,713.69 = 951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.44x = 4,713.69 × 951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.44x = 4,484,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,317.09/3,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.02

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