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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.80, 4,714.62 and 1,412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.80, 4,714.62 and 1,412.02 is: 2,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.80 : 4,714.62 = 1,412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.80/4,714.62 = 1,412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.80x = 4,714.62 × 1,412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.80x = 6,657,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,137.73/3,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.54

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