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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.42, 3,148.08 and 1,222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.42, 3,148.08 and 1,222.21 is: 1,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.42 : 3,148.08 = 1,222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.42/3,148.08 = 1,222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.42x = 3,148.08 × 1,222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.42x = 3,847,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,614.86/2,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.70

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