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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.87, 2,222.89 and 1,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.87, 2,222.89 and 1,264.02 is: 1,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.87 : 2,222.89 = 1,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.87/2,222.89 = 1,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.87x = 2,222.89 × 1,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.87x = 2,809,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,765.92/1,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.09

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