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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.80, 3,622.34 and 1,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.80, 3,622.34 and 1,229.56 is: 1,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.80 : 3,622.34 = 1,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.80/3,622.34 = 1,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.80x = 3,622.34 × 1,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.80x = 4,453,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,884.37/2,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.65

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