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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.92, 4,835.40 and 1,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.92, 4,835.40 and 1,274.06 is: 1,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.92 : 4,835.40 = 1,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.92/4,835.40 = 1,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.92x = 4,835.40 × 1,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.92x = 6,160,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,589.72/3,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.49

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