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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.14, 3,779.55 and 1,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.14, 3,779.55 and 1,223.52 is: 1,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.14 : 3,779.55 = 1,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.14/3,779.55 = 1,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.14x = 3,779.55 × 1,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.14x = 4,624,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,355.02/2,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.23

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