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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.95, 3,683.48 and 1,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.95, 3,683.48 and 1,223.69 is: 1,834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.95 : 3,683.48 = 1,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.95/3,683.48 = 1,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.95x = 3,683.48 × 1,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.95x = 4,507,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,437.64/2,456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.57

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