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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.28, 4,969.96 and 1,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.28, 4,969.96 and 1,122.44 is: 1,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.28 : 4,969.96 = 1,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.28/4,969.96 = 1,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.28x = 4,969.96 × 1,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.28x = 5,578,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,481.90/3,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.17

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