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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.77, 4,726.22 and 842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.77, 4,726.22 and 842.25 is: 1,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.77 : 4,726.22 = 842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.77/4,726.22 = 842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.77x = 4,726.22 × 842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.77x = 3,980,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,658.80/3,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.39

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