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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.09, 3,363.14 and 1,222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.09, 3,363.14 and 1,222.57 is: 1,833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.09 : 3,363.14 = 1,222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.09/3,363.14 = 1,222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.09x = 3,363.14 × 1,222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.09x = 4,111,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,674.07/2,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.86

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