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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.79, 4,663.22 and 1,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.79, 4,663.22 and 1,259.50 is: 1,888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.79 : 4,663.22 = 1,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.79/4,663.22 = 1,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.79x = 4,663.22 × 1,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.79x = 5,873,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,325.59/3,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.66

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