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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.50, 3,415.56 and 1,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.50, 3,415.56 and 1,123.06 is: 1,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.50 : 3,415.56 = 1,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.50/3,415.56 = 1,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.50x = 3,415.56 × 1,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.50x = 3,835,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,878.81/2,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.99

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