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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.10, 3,681.81 and 1,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.10, 3,681.81 and 1,222.32 is: 1,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.10 : 3,681.81 = 1,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.10/3,681.81 = 1,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.10x = 3,681.81 × 1,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.10x = 4,500,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,350.00/2,456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.32

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