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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.31, 3,568.28 and 1,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.31, 3,568.28 and 1,223.25 is: 1,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.31 : 3,568.28 = 1,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.31/3,568.28 = 1,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.31x = 3,568.28 × 1,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.31x = 4,364,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,892.39/2,378.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.29

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