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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.52, 3,808.22 and 1,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.52, 3,808.22 and 1,222.34 is: 1,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.52 : 3,808.22 = 1,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.52/3,808.22 = 1,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.52x = 3,808.22 × 1,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.52x = 4,654,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,914.48/2,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.27

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