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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.51, 4,952.37 and 1,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.51, 4,952.37 and 1,222.03 is: 1,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.51 : 4,952.37 = 1,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.51/4,952.37 = 1,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.51x = 4,952.37 × 1,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.51x = 6,051,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,944.71/3,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.09

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