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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.26, 3,912.64 and 1,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.26, 3,912.64 and 1,222.43 is: 1,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.26 : 3,912.64 = 1,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.26/3,912.64 = 1,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.26x = 3,912.64 × 1,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.26x = 4,782,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,928.52/2,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.36

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