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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.03, 4,829.55 and 1,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.03, 4,829.55 and 1,246.60 is: 1,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.03 : 4,829.55 = 1,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.03/4,829.55 = 1,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.03x = 4,829.55 × 1,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.03x = 6,020,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,517.03/3,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.71

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