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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.68, 3,481.44 and 1,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.68, 3,481.44 and 1,225.44 is: 1,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.68 : 3,481.44 = 1,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.68/3,481.44 = 1,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.68x = 3,481.44 × 1,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.68x = 4,266,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,295.83/2,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.01

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