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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.43, 4,725.28 and 842.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.43, 4,725.28 and 842.11 is: 1,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.43 : 4,725.28 = 842.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.43/4,725.28 = 842.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.43x = 4,725.28 × 842.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.43x = 3,979,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,205.54/3,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.07

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