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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.66, 4,751.44 and 1,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.66, 4,751.44 and 1,220.30 is: 1,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.66 : 4,751.44 = 1,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.66/4,751.44 = 1,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.66x = 4,751.44 × 1,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.66x = 5,798,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,182.23/3,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.43

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