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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.84, 2,220.62 and 1,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.84, 2,220.62 and 1,221.21 is: 1,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.84 : 2,220.62 = 1,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.84/2,220.62 = 1,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.84x = 2,220.62 × 1,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.84x = 2,711,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,837.24/1,482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.81

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