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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.73, 4,954.74 and 1,222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.73, 4,954.74 and 1,222.75 is: 1,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.73 : 4,954.74 = 1,222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.73/4,954.74 = 1,222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.73x = 4,954.74 × 1,222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.73x = 6,058,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,419.11/3,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.37

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