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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,726.17 and 842.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,726.17 and 842.28 is: 1,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,726.17 = 842.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,726.17 = 842.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,726.17 × 842.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 3,980,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,758.47/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.42

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