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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.77, 3,395.49 and 1,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.77, 3,395.49 and 1,223.52 is: 1,833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.77 : 3,395.49 = 1,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.77/3,395.49 = 1,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.77x = 3,395.49 × 1,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.77x = 4,154,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,461.45/2,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.58

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