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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.67, 4,952.91 and 1,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.67, 4,952.91 and 1,221.32 is: 1,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.67 : 4,952.91 = 1,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.67/4,952.91 = 1,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.67x = 4,952.91 × 1,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.67x = 6,049,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,049,088.04/3,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.13

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