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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.67, 4,951.98 and 1,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.67, 4,951.98 and 1,222.67 is: 1,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.67 : 4,951.98 = 1,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.67/4,951.98 = 1,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.67x = 4,951.98 × 1,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.67x = 6,054,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,649.77/3,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.81

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