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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.48, 3,809.98 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.48, 3,809.98 and 1,223.34 is: 1,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.48 : 3,809.98 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.48/3,809.98 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.48x = 3,809.98 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.48x = 4,660,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,895.25/2,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.48

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