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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.19, 3,591.42 and 1,223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.19, 3,591.42 and 1,223.83 is: 1,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.19 : 3,591.42 = 1,223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.19/3,591.42 = 1,223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.19x = 3,591.42 × 1,223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.19x = 4,395,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,287.54/2,395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.05

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