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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.08, 3,731.70 and 822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.08, 3,731.70 and 822.20 is: 1,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.08 : 3,731.70 = 822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.08/3,731.70 = 822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.08x = 3,731.70 × 822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.08x = 3,068,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,185.08/2,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.15

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