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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.27, 4,682.98 and 1,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.27, 4,682.98 and 1,042.23 is: 1,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.27 : 4,682.98 = 1,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.27/4,682.98 = 1,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.27x = 4,682.98 × 1,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.27x = 4,880,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,715.73/3,122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.20

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