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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.91, 3,781.92 and 1,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.91, 3,781.92 and 1,223.67 is: 1,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.91 : 3,781.92 = 1,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.91/3,781.92 = 1,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.91x = 3,781.92 × 1,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.91x = 4,627,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,822.05/2,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.32

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