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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.09, 3,684.28 and 1,222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.09, 3,684.28 and 1,222.26 is: 1,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.09 : 3,684.28 = 1,222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.09/3,684.28 = 1,222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.09x = 3,684.28 × 1,222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.09x = 4,503,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,148.07/2,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.46

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