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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.65, 4,714.86 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.65, 4,714.86 and 951.40 is: 1,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.65 : 4,714.86 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.65/4,714.86 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.65x = 4,714.86 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.65x = 4,485,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,717.80/3,142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.37

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