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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.63, 2,798.97 and 1,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.63, 2,798.97 and 1,522.22 is: 2,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.63 : 2,798.97 = 1,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.63/2,798.97 = 1,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.63x = 2,798.97 × 1,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.63x = 4,260,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,648.11/1,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.76

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