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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.83, 3,914.66 and 1,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.83, 3,914.66 and 1,224.47 is: 1,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.83 : 3,914.66 = 1,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.83/3,914.66 = 1,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.83x = 3,914.66 × 1,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.83x = 4,793,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,367.22/2,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.96

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