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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.32, 4,683.46 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.32, 4,683.46 and 1,273.02 is: 1,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.32 : 4,683.46 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.32/4,683.46 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.32x = 4,683.46 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.32x = 5,962,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,138.25/3,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.52

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