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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.28, 4,738.44 and 1,426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.28, 4,738.44 and 1,426.04 is: 2,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.28 : 4,738.44 = 1,426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.28/4,738.44 = 1,426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.28x = 4,738.44 × 1,426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.28x = 6,757,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757,204.98/3,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.20

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