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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.06, 4,683.24 and 1,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.06, 4,683.24 and 1,174.11 is: 1,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.06 : 4,683.24 = 1,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.06/4,683.24 = 1,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.06x = 4,683.24 × 1,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.06x = 5,498,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,638.92/3,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.22

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