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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.84, 3,723.03 and 1,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.84, 3,723.03 and 1,022.22 is: 1,533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.84 : 3,723.03 = 1,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.84/3,723.03 = 1,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.84x = 3,723.03 × 1,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.84x = 3,805,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,755.73/2,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.44

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