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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.84, 3,784.80 and 1,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.84, 3,784.80 and 1,223.30 is: 1,835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.84 : 3,784.80 = 1,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.84/3,784.80 = 1,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.84x = 3,784.80 × 1,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.84x = 4,629,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,945.84/2,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.94

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