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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.22, 4,755.42 and 1,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.22, 4,755.42 and 1,222.14 is: 1,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.22 : 4,755.42 = 1,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.22/4,755.42 = 1,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.22x = 4,755.42 × 1,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.22x = 5,811,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,789.00/3,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.24

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