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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.54, 4,952.36 and 1,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.54, 4,952.36 and 1,220.74 is: 1,831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.54 : 4,952.36 = 1,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.54/4,952.36 = 1,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.54x = 4,952.36 × 1,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.54x = 6,045,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,534.62/3,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.13

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