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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.15, 4,955.72 and 1,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.15, 4,955.72 and 1,223.42 is: 1,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.15 : 4,955.72 = 1,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.15/4,955.72 = 1,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.15x = 4,955.72 × 1,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.15x = 6,062,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,896.07/3,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.05

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