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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.62, 2,226.15 and 1,242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.62, 2,226.15 and 1,242.54 is: 1,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.62 : 2,226.15 = 1,242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.62/2,226.15 = 1,242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.62x = 2,226.15 × 1,242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.62x = 2,766,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,080.42/1,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.65

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