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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.22, 4,742.94 and 1,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.22, 4,742.94 and 1,407.26 is: 2,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.22 : 4,742.94 = 1,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.22/4,742.94 = 1,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.22x = 4,742.94 × 1,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.22x = 6,674,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,549.74/3,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.72

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