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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.51, 3,679.82 and 1,221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.51, 3,679.82 and 1,221.25 is: 1,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.51 : 3,679.82 = 1,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.51/3,679.82 = 1,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.51x = 3,679.82 × 1,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.51x = 4,493,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,969.42/2,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.90

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