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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.92, 3,783.24 and 1,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.92, 3,783.24 and 1,222.50 is: 1,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.92 : 3,783.24 = 1,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.92/3,783.24 = 1,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.92x = 3,783.24 × 1,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.92x = 4,625,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,010.90/2,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.92

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