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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.39, 2,922.69 and 1,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.39, 2,922.69 and 1,222.08 is: 1,686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.39 : 2,922.69 = 1,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.39/2,922.69 = 1,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.39x = 2,922.69 × 1,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.39x = 3,571,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,761.00/2,118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.07

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