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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.93, 4,726.04 and 842.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.93, 4,726.04 and 842.61 is: 1,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.93 : 4,726.04 = 842.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.93/4,726.04 = 842.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.93x = 4,726.04 × 842.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.93x = 3,982,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,204.35/3,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.82

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