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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.84, 3,478.79 and 1,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.84, 3,478.79 and 1,222.94 is: 1,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.84 : 3,478.79 = 1,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.84/3,478.79 = 1,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.84x = 3,478.79 × 1,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.84x = 4,254,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,363.20/2,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.49

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