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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.82, 4,702.26 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.82, 4,702.26 and 826.32 is: 1,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.82 : 4,702.26 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.82/4,702.26 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.82x = 4,702.26 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.82x = 3,885,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,571.48/3,134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.49

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