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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.93, 4,755.62 and 1,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.93, 4,755.62 and 1,222.69 is: 1,834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.93 : 4,755.62 = 1,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.93/4,755.62 = 1,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.93x = 4,755.62 × 1,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.93x = 5,814,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,642.90/3,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.31

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