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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.50, 3,478.70 and 1,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.50, 3,478.70 and 1,223.58 is: 1,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.50 : 3,478.70 = 1,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.50/3,478.70 = 1,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.50x = 3,478.70 × 1,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.50x = 4,256,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,467.18/2,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.29

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