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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.51, 4,430.81 and 1,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.51, 4,430.81 and 1,222.27 is: 1,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.51 : 4,430.81 = 1,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.51/4,430.81 = 1,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.51x = 4,430.81 × 1,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.51x = 5,415,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,646.14/2,953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.63

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