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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.78, 3,905.99 and 1,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.78, 3,905.99 and 1,123.30 is: 1,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.78 : 3,905.99 = 1,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.78/3,905.99 = 1,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.78x = 3,905.99 × 1,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.78x = 4,387,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,598.80/2,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.44

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