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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.65, 3,350.94 and 1,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.65, 3,350.94 and 1,123.68 is: 1,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.65 : 3,350.94 = 1,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.65/3,350.94 = 1,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.65x = 3,350.94 × 1,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.65x = 3,765,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,384.26/2,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.75

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