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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.92, 3,483.18 and 1,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.92, 3,483.18 and 1,225.62 is: 1,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.92 : 3,483.18 = 1,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.92/3,483.18 = 1,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.92x = 3,483.18 × 1,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.92x = 4,269,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,055.07/2,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.38

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