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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.70, 3,783.21 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.70, 3,783.21 and 1,223.34 is: 1,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.70 : 3,783.21 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.70/3,783.21 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.70x = 3,783.21 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.70x = 4,628,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,152.12/2,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.60

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