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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.22, 3,583.46 and 1,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.22, 3,583.46 and 1,218.78 is: 1,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.22 : 3,583.46 = 1,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.22/3,583.46 = 1,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.22x = 3,583.46 × 1,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.22x = 4,367,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,452.43/2,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.69

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