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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.73, 4,984.28 and 1,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.73, 4,984.28 and 1,243.28 is: 1,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.73 : 4,984.28 = 1,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.73/4,984.28 = 1,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.73x = 4,984.28 × 1,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.73x = 6,196,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,824.50/3,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.98

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