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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.83, 4,904.97 and 1,322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.83, 4,904.97 and 1,322.01 is: 1,983.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.83 : 4,904.97 = 1,322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.83/4,904.97 = 1,322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.83x = 4,904.97 × 1,322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.83x = 6,484,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,419.39/3,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.11

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