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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.54, 4,969.50 and 1,121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.54, 4,969.50 and 1,121.22 is: 1,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.54 : 4,969.50 = 1,121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.54/4,969.50 = 1,121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.54x = 4,969.50 × 1,121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.54x = 5,571,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,902.79/3,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.06

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