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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.20, 4,683.26 and 901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.20, 4,683.26 and 901.10 is: 1,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.20 : 4,683.26 = 901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.20/4,683.26 = 901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.20x = 4,683.26 × 901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.20x = 4,220,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,085.59/3,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.64

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