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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.14, 5,014.62 and 3,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.14, 5,014.62 and 3,140.15 is: 4,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.14 : 5,014.62 = 3,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.14/5,014.62 = 3,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.14x = 5,014.62 × 3,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.14x = 15,746,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,633.92/3,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.13

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