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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.89, 4,727.82 and 843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.89, 4,727.82 and 843.39 is: 1,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.89 : 4,727.82 = 843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.89/4,727.82 = 843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.89x = 4,727.82 × 843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.89x = 3,987,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,396.11/3,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.08

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