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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.80, 4,737.78 and 1,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.80, 4,737.78 and 1,426.08 is: 2,139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.80 : 4,737.78 = 1,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.80/4,737.78 = 1,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.80x = 4,737.78 × 1,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.80x = 6,756,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,453.30/3,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.61

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