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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.42, 4,755.16 and 1,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.42, 4,755.16 and 1,222.38 is: 1,833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.42 : 4,755.16 = 1,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.42/4,755.16 = 1,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.42x = 4,755.16 × 1,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.42x = 5,812,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,612.48/3,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.39

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