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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.91, 4,954.05 and 1,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.91, 4,954.05 and 1,222.92 is: 1,834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.91 : 4,954.05 = 1,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.91/4,954.05 = 1,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.91x = 4,954.05 × 1,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.91x = 6,058,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,406.83/3,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.26

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