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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.55, 3,915.62 and 1,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.55, 3,915.62 and 1,223.53 is: 1,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.55 : 3,915.62 = 1,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.55/3,915.62 = 1,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.55x = 3,915.62 × 1,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.55x = 4,790,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,878.54/2,610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.20

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