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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.24, 4,955.34 and 1,221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.24, 4,955.34 and 1,221.89 is: 1,833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.24 : 4,955.34 = 1,221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.24/4,955.34 = 1,221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.24x = 4,955.34 × 1,221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.24x = 6,054,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,880.39/3,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.57

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