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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.92, 3,078.98 and 1,522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.92, 3,078.98 and 1,522.79 is: 2,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.92 : 3,078.98 = 1,522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.92/3,078.98 = 1,522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.92x = 3,078.98 × 1,522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.92x = 4,688,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,639.95/2,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.60

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