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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.88, 4,684.32 and 814.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.88, 4,684.32 and 814.36 is: 1,221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.88 : 4,684.32 = 814.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.88/4,684.32 = 814.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.88x = 4,684.32 × 814.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.88x = 3,814,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,722.84/3,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.54

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