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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.62, 3,592.28 and 1,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.62, 3,592.28 and 1,223.99 is: 1,836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.62 : 3,592.28 = 1,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.62/3,592.28 = 1,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.62x = 3,592.28 × 1,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.62x = 4,396,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,896.84/2,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.16

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