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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.84, 4,579.83 and 1,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.84, 4,579.83 and 1,322.25 is: 1,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.84 : 4,579.83 = 1,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.84/4,579.83 = 1,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.84x = 4,579.83 × 1,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.84x = 6,055,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,680.22/3,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.32

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