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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.13, 3,683.76 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.13, 3,683.76 and 1,222.80 is: 1,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.13 : 3,683.76 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.13/3,683.76 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.13x = 3,683.76 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.13x = 4,504,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,501.73/2,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.75

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