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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.39, 4,968.15 and 1,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.39, 4,968.15 and 1,122.38 is: 1,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.39 : 4,968.15 = 1,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.39/4,968.15 = 1,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.39x = 4,968.15 × 1,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.39x = 5,576,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,152.20/3,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.41

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