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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.14, 4,717.56 and 1,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.14, 4,717.56 and 1,295.66 is: 1,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.14 : 4,717.56 = 1,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.14/4,717.56 = 1,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.14x = 4,717.56 × 1,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.14x = 6,112,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,353.79/3,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.19

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