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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.96, 4,054.54 and 1,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.96, 4,054.54 and 1,221.90 is: 1,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.96 : 4,054.54 = 1,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.96/4,054.54 = 1,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.96x = 4,054.54 × 1,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.96x = 4,954,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,242.43/2,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.90

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