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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.21, 3,783.38 and 1,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.21, 3,783.38 and 1,206.09 is: 1,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.21 : 3,783.38 = 1,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.21/3,783.38 = 1,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.21x = 3,783.38 × 1,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.21x = 4,563,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,090.75/2,522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.17

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