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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.74, 3,185.46 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.74, 3,185.46 and 824.22 is: 1,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.74 : 3,185.46 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.74/3,185.46 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.74x = 3,185.46 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.74x = 2,625,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,519.84/2,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.85

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