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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.14, 4,940.97 and 1,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.14, 4,940.97 and 1,422.52 is: 2,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.14 : 4,940.97 = 1,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.14/4,940.97 = 1,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.14x = 4,940.97 × 1,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.14x = 7,028,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,628.64/3,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.73

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