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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.99, 4,025.52 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.99, 4,025.52 and 1,222.80 is: 1,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.99 : 4,025.52 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.99/4,025.52 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.99x = 4,025.52 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.99x = 4,922,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,394.20/2,683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.99

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