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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.82, 4,685.94 and 1,274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.82, 4,685.94 and 1,274.13 is: 1,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.82 : 4,685.94 = 1,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.82/4,685.94 = 1,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.82x = 4,685.94 × 1,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.82x = 5,970,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,496.73/3,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.89

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