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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.06, 3,481.98 and 1,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.06, 3,481.98 and 1,225.06 is: 1,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.06 : 3,481.98 = 1,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.06/3,481.98 = 1,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.06x = 3,481.98 × 1,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.06x = 4,265,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,634.42/2,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.21

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