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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.72, 4,725.60 and 842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.72, 4,725.60 and 842.40 is: 1,263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.72 : 4,725.60 = 842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.72/4,725.60 = 842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.72x = 4,725.60 × 842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.72x = 3,980,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,845.44/3,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.47

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