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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.73, 4,950.99 and 1,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.73, 4,950.99 and 1,222.72 is: 1,833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.73 : 4,950.99 = 1,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.73/4,950.99 = 1,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.73x = 4,950.99 × 1,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.73x = 6,053,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,649.74/3,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.48

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