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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.23, 4,173.57 and 1,222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.23, 4,173.57 and 1,222.02 is: 1,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.23 : 4,173.57 = 1,222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.23/4,173.57 = 1,222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.23x = 4,173.57 × 1,222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.23x = 5,100,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,178.63/2,782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.13

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