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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.80, 4,025.58 and 1,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.80, 4,025.58 and 1,222.48 is: 1,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.80 : 4,025.58 = 1,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.80/4,025.58 = 1,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.80x = 4,025.58 × 1,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.80x = 4,921,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,191.04/2,684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.98

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