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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.46, 4,468.26 and 1,222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.46, 4,468.26 and 1,222.59 is: 1,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.46 : 4,468.26 = 1,222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.46/4,468.26 = 1,222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.46x = 4,468.26 × 1,222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.46x = 5,462,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,871.33/2,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.74

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