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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.81, 4,716.02 and 951.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.81, 4,716.02 and 951.95 is: 1,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.81 : 4,716.02 = 951.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.81/4,716.02 = 951.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.81x = 4,716.02 × 951.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.81x = 4,489,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,429.41/3,143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.02

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