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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.85, 3,912.91 and 1,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.85, 3,912.91 and 1,222.42 is: 1,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.85 : 3,912.91 = 1,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.85/3,912.91 = 1,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.85x = 3,912.91 × 1,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.85x = 4,783,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,219.44/2,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.76

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