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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.98, 3,484.98 and 1,227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.98, 3,484.98 and 1,227.09 is: 1,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.98 : 3,484.98 = 1,227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.98/3,484.98 = 1,227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.98x = 3,484.98 × 1,227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.98x = 4,276,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,384.11/2,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.90

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