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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.26, 4,952.92 and 1,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.26, 4,952.92 and 1,221.92 is: 1,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.26 : 4,952.92 = 1,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.26/4,952.92 = 1,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.26x = 4,952.92 × 1,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.26x = 6,052,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,050.30/3,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.70

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