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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.70, 2,766.71 and 1,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.70, 2,766.71 and 1,022.22 is: 1,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.70 : 2,766.71 = 1,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.70/2,766.71 = 1,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.70x = 2,766.71 × 1,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.70x = 2,828,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,188.85/1,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.31

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