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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.59, 3,915.71 and 1,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.59, 3,915.71 and 1,224.23 is: 1,836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.59 : 3,915.71 = 1,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.59/3,915.71 = 1,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.59x = 3,915.71 × 1,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.59x = 4,793,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,703.95/2,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.26

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