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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.73, 4,953.84 and 1,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.73, 4,953.84 and 1,221.76 is: 1,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.73 : 4,953.84 = 1,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.73/4,953.84 = 1,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.73x = 4,953.84 × 1,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.73x = 6,052,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,384.18/3,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.54

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