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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.89, 3,781.86 and 1,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.89, 3,781.86 and 1,223.63 is: 1,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.89 : 3,781.86 = 1,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.89/3,781.86 = 1,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.89x = 3,781.86 × 1,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.89x = 4,627,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,597.35/2,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.79

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