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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.28, 4,754.46 and 1,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.28, 4,754.46 and 1,222.12 is: 1,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.28 : 4,754.46 = 1,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.28/4,754.46 = 1,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.28x = 4,754.46 × 1,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.28x = 5,810,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,520.66/3,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.81

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