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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.22, 2,057.23 and 1,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.22, 2,057.23 and 1,224.26 is: 1,835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.22 : 2,057.23 = 1,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.22/2,057.23 = 1,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.22x = 2,057.23 × 1,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.22x = 2,518,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,584.40/1,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.41

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