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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.82, 4,738.22 and 850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.82, 4,738.22 and 850.32 is: 1,275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.82 : 4,738.22 = 850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.82/4,738.22 = 850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.82x = 4,738.22 × 850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.82x = 4,029,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,003.23/3,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.48

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