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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.48, 2,091.50 and 1,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.48, 2,091.50 and 1,221.74 is: 1,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.48 : 2,091.50 = 1,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.48/2,091.50 = 1,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.48x = 2,091.50 × 1,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.48x = 2,555,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,269.21/1,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.10

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