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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.26, 4,713.80 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.26, 4,713.80 and 951.40 is: 1,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.26 : 4,713.80 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.26/4,713.80 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.26x = 4,713.80 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.26x = 4,484,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,709.32/3,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.77

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