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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.22, 3,122.82 and 1,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.22, 3,122.82 and 1,870.56 is: 2,579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.22 : 3,122.82 = 1,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.22/3,122.82 = 1,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.22x = 3,122.82 × 1,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.22x = 5,841,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,422.18/2,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.88

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