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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.45, 3,939.78 and 1,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.45, 3,939.78 and 1,222.18 is: 1,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.45 : 3,939.78 = 1,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.45/3,939.78 = 1,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.45x = 3,939.78 × 1,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.45x = 4,815,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,114.21/2,626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.32

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