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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.04, 4,755.89 and 1,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.04, 4,755.89 and 1,221.60 is: 1,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.04 : 4,755.89 = 1,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.04/4,755.89 = 1,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.04x = 4,755.89 × 1,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.04x = 5,809,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,789.12/3,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.72

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