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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.91, 1,841.92 and 1,215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.91, 1,841.92 and 1,215.21 is: 1,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.91 : 1,841.92 = 1,215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.91/1,841.92 = 1,215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.91x = 1,841.92 × 1,215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.91x = 2,238,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,316.57/1,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.38

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