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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.61, 3,487.22 and 1,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.61, 3,487.22 and 1,229.01 is: 1,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.61 : 3,487.22 = 1,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.61/3,487.22 = 1,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.61x = 3,487.22 × 1,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.61x = 4,285,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,822.11/2,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.68

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