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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.06, 3,565.17 and 1,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.06, 3,565.17 and 1,222.62 is: 1,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.06 : 3,565.17 = 1,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.06/3,565.17 = 1,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.06x = 3,565.17 × 1,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.06x = 4,358,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,848.15/2,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.49

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