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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.27, 3,587.49 and 1,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.27, 3,587.49 and 1,222.65 is: 1,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.27 : 3,587.49 = 1,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.27/3,587.49 = 1,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.27x = 3,587.49 × 1,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.27x = 4,386,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,244.65/2,394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.98

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