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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.70, 4,984.41 and 1,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.70, 4,984.41 and 1,243.70 is: 1,865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.70 : 4,984.41 = 1,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.70/4,984.41 = 1,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.70x = 4,984.41 × 1,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.70x = 6,199,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,110.72/3,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.68

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