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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.82, 4,718.36 and 1,390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.82, 4,718.36 and 1,390.94 is: 2,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.82 : 4,718.36 = 1,390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.82/4,718.36 = 1,390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.82x = 4,718.36 × 1,390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.82x = 6,562,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,925.11/3,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.57

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