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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.49, 4,949.25 and 1,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.49, 4,949.25 and 1,220.48 is: 1,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.49 : 4,949.25 = 1,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.49/4,949.25 = 1,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.49x = 4,949.25 × 1,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.49x = 6,040,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,435.89/3,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.06

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