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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.79, 3,389.71 and 1,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.79, 3,389.71 and 1,222.06 is: 1,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.79 : 3,389.71 = 1,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.79/3,389.71 = 1,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.79x = 3,389.71 × 1,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.79x = 4,142,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,405.94/2,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.47

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