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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.77, 5,126.83 and 1,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.77, 5,126.83 and 1,225.67 is: 1,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.77 : 5,126.83 = 1,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.77/5,126.83 = 1,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.77x = 5,126.83 × 1,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.77x = 6,283,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,801.73/3,416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.11

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