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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.26, 3,583.60 and 1,222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.26, 3,583.60 and 1,222.22 is: 1,830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.26 : 3,583.60 = 1,222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.26/3,583.60 = 1,222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.26x = 3,583.60 × 1,222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.26x = 4,379,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,947.59/2,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.88

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