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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.64, 4,952.68 and 1,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.64, 4,952.68 and 1,222.32 is: 1,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.64 : 4,952.68 = 1,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.64/4,952.68 = 1,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.64x = 4,952.68 × 1,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.64x = 6,053,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,759.82/3,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.01

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