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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.09, 3,591.95 and 1,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.09, 3,591.95 and 1,224.72 is: 1,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.09 : 3,591.95 = 1,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.09/3,591.95 = 1,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.09x = 3,591.95 × 1,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.09x = 4,399,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,126.88/2,395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.72

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