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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.05, 4,952.13 and 1,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.05, 4,952.13 and 1,221.06 is: 1,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.05 : 4,952.13 = 1,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.05/4,952.13 = 1,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.05x = 4,952.13 × 1,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.05x = 6,046,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,847.86/3,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.80

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