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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.74, 3,589.72 and 1,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.74, 3,589.72 and 1,222.29 is: 1,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.74 : 3,589.72 = 1,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.74/3,589.72 = 1,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.74x = 3,589.72 × 1,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.74x = 4,387,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,675.80/2,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.75

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