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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.45, 3,780.67 and 1,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.45, 3,780.67 and 1,222.11 is: 1,833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.45 : 3,780.67 = 1,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.45/3,780.67 = 1,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.45x = 3,780.67 × 1,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.45x = 4,620,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,372.66/2,520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.16

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