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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.72, 5,117.58 and 1,220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.72, 5,117.58 and 1,220.47 is: 1,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.72 : 5,117.58 = 1,220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.72/5,117.58 = 1,220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.72x = 5,117.58 × 1,220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.72x = 6,245,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,840.07/3,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.70

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