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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.82, 3,679.84 and 1,220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.82, 3,679.84 and 1,220.82 is: 1,831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.82 : 3,679.84 = 1,220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.82/3,679.84 = 1,220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.82x = 3,679.84 × 1,220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.82x = 4,492,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,422.27/2,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.53

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