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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.89, 4,833.11 and 1,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.89, 4,833.11 and 1,274.46 is: 1,912.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.89 : 4,833.11 = 1,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.89/4,833.11 = 1,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.89x = 4,833.11 × 1,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.89x = 6,159,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,605.37/3,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.39

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