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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.36, 4,970.38 and 1,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.36, 4,970.38 and 1,122.44 is: 1,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.36 : 4,970.38 = 1,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.36/4,970.38 = 1,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.36x = 4,970.38 × 1,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.36x = 5,578,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,953.33/3,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.27

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