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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.67, 4,684.68 and 1,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.67, 4,684.68 and 1,042.77 is: 1,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.67 : 4,684.68 = 1,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.67/4,684.68 = 1,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.67x = 4,684.68 × 1,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.67x = 4,885,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,043.76/3,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.38

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