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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.28, 2,698.72 and 1,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.28, 2,698.72 and 1,222.08 is: 1,830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.28 : 2,698.72 = 1,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.28/2,698.72 = 1,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.28x = 2,698.72 × 1,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.28x = 3,298,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,051.74/1,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.95

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