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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.22, 4,475.39 and 1,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.22, 4,475.39 and 1,227.34 is: 1,841.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.22 : 4,475.39 = 1,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.22/4,475.39 = 1,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.22x = 4,475.39 × 1,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.22x = 5,492,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,819.03/2,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.86

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