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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.29, 3,391.28 and 1,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.29, 3,391.28 and 1,223.78 is: 1,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.29 : 3,391.28 = 1,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.29/3,391.28 = 1,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.29x = 3,391.28 × 1,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.29x = 4,150,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,182.72/2,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.70

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