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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.82, 4,954.79 and 1,222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.82, 4,954.79 and 1,222.83 is: 1,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.82 : 4,954.79 = 1,222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.82/4,954.79 = 1,222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.82x = 4,954.79 × 1,222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.82x = 6,058,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,859.74/3,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.45

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