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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.39, 3,779.61 and 1,222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.39, 3,779.61 and 1,222.13 is: 1,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.39 : 3,779.61 = 1,222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.39/3,779.61 = 1,222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.39x = 3,779.61 × 1,222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.39x = 4,619,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,149.76/2,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.54

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