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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.57, 3,679.11 and 1,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.57, 3,679.11 and 1,222.86 is: 1,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.57 : 3,679.11 = 1,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.57/3,679.11 = 1,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.57x = 3,679.11 × 1,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.57x = 4,499,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,036.45/2,454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.92

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