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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.23, 4,465.84 and 1,222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.23, 4,465.84 and 1,222.54 is: 1,834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.23 : 4,465.84 = 1,222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.23/4,465.84 = 1,222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.23x = 4,465.84 × 1,222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.23x = 5,459,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,653.81/2,976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.42

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