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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.73, 3,591.68 and 1,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.73, 3,591.68 and 1,223.01 is: 1,835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.73 : 3,591.68 = 1,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.73/3,591.68 = 1,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.73x = 3,591.68 × 1,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.73x = 4,392,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,654.44/2,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.07

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