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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.64, 4,430.46 and 1,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.64, 4,430.46 and 1,222.28 is: 1,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.64 : 4,430.46 = 1,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.64/4,430.46 = 1,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.64x = 4,430.46 × 1,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.64x = 5,415,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,262.65/2,953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.42

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