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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.62, 3,574.95 and 1,229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.62, 3,574.95 and 1,229.18 is: 1,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.62 : 3,574.95 = 1,229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.62/3,574.95 = 1,229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.62x = 3,574.95 × 1,229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.62x = 4,394,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,257.04/2,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.30

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