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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.55, 4,684.41 and 1,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.55, 4,684.41 and 1,042.36 is: 1,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.55 : 4,684.41 = 1,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.55/4,684.41 = 1,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.55x = 4,684.41 × 1,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.55x = 4,882,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,829.90/3,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.73

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