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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.66, 4,949.67 and 1,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.66, 4,949.67 and 1,221.28 is: 1,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.66 : 4,949.67 = 1,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.66/4,949.67 = 1,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.66x = 4,949.67 × 1,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.66x = 6,044,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,908.23/3,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.87

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