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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.62, 4,753.52 and 1,221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.62, 4,753.52 and 1,221.37 is: 1,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.62 : 4,753.52 = 1,221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.62/4,753.52 = 1,221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.62x = 4,753.52 × 1,221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.62x = 5,805,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,806.72/3,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.70

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