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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.53, 4,754.49 and 1,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.53, 4,754.49 and 1,221.74 is: 1,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.53 : 4,754.49 = 1,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.53/4,754.49 = 1,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.53x = 4,754.49 × 1,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.53x = 5,808,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,750.61/3,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.69

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