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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.16, 3,390.54 and 1,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.16, 3,390.54 and 1,223.68 is: 1,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.16 : 3,390.54 = 1,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.16/3,390.54 = 1,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.16x = 3,390.54 × 1,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.16x = 4,148,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,935.99/2,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.63

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