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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.81, 3,395.49 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.81, 3,395.49 and 1,222.80 is: 1,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.81 : 3,395.49 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.81/3,395.49 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.81x = 3,395.49 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.81x = 4,152,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,005.17/2,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.89

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