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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.77, 7,026.62 and 1,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.77, 7,026.62 and 1,222.29 is: 1,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.77 : 7,026.62 = 1,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.77/7,026.62 = 1,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.77x = 7,026.62 × 1,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.77x = 8,588,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,561.25/4,684.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.29

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