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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.80, 4,755.81 and 1,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.80, 4,755.81 and 1,322.14 is: 1,983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.80 : 4,755.81 = 1,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.80/4,755.81 = 1,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.80x = 4,755.81 × 1,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.80x = 6,287,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,846.63/3,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.05

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