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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.23, 3,596.41 and 1,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.23, 3,596.41 and 1,227.18 is: 1,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.23 : 3,596.41 = 1,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.23/3,596.41 = 1,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.23x = 3,596.41 × 1,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.23x = 4,413,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,442.42/2,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.06

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