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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.67, 4,970.98 and 1,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.67, 4,970.98 and 1,122.81 is: 1,683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.67 : 4,970.98 = 1,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.67/4,970.98 = 1,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.67x = 4,970.98 × 1,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.67x = 5,581,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,581,466.05/3,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.87

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