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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.35, 3,681.66 and 1,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.35, 3,681.66 and 1,221.85 is: 1,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.35 : 3,681.66 = 1,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.35/3,681.66 = 1,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.35x = 3,681.66 × 1,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.35x = 4,498,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,436.27/2,453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.59

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