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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.22, 4,950.63 and 1,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.22, 4,950.63 and 1,220.88 is: 1,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.22 : 4,950.63 = 1,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.22/4,950.63 = 1,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.22x = 4,950.63 × 1,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.22x = 6,044,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,125.15/3,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.32

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