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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.83, 4,804.83 and 1,122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.83, 4,804.83 and 1,122.21 is: 1,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.83 : 4,804.83 = 1,122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.83/4,804.83 = 1,122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.83x = 4,804.83 × 1,122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.83x = 5,392,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,028.27/3,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.52

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