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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.56, 3,576.12 and 1,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.56, 3,576.12 and 1,228.56 is: 1,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.56 : 3,576.12 = 1,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.56/3,576.12 = 1,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.56x = 3,576.12 × 1,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.56x = 4,393,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,477.99/2,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.24

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