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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.92, 4,022.82 and 1,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.92, 4,022.82 and 1,221.46 is: 1,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.92 : 4,022.82 = 1,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.92/4,022.82 = 1,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.92x = 4,022.82 × 1,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.92x = 4,913,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,713.72/2,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.16

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