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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.29, 3,477.79 and 1,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.29, 3,477.79 and 1,223.20 is: 1,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.29 : 3,477.79 = 1,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.29/3,477.79 = 1,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.29x = 3,477.79 × 1,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.29x = 4,254,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,031.72/2,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.61

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