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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.62, 4,721.42 and 807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.62, 4,721.42 and 807.62 is: 1,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.62 : 4,721.42 = 807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.62/4,721.42 = 807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.62x = 4,721.42 × 807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.62x = 3,813,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,113.22/3,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.43

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