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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.52, 2,807.22 and 1,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.52, 2,807.22 and 1,221.08 is: 1,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.52 : 2,807.22 = 1,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.52/2,807.22 = 1,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.52x = 2,807.22 × 1,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.52x = 3,427,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,840.20/1,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.56

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