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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.52, 3,136.26 and 1,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.52, 3,136.26 and 1,222.44 is: 1,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.52 : 3,136.26 = 1,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.52/3,136.26 = 1,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.52x = 3,136.26 × 1,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.52x = 3,833,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,889.67/2,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.58

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