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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.95, 3,681.98 and 1,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.95, 3,681.98 and 1,222.69 is: 1,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.95 : 3,681.98 = 1,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.95/3,681.98 = 1,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.95x = 3,681.98 × 1,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.95x = 4,501,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,898.66/2,455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.06

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