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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.95, 3,914.23 and 1,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.95, 3,914.23 and 1,223.56 is: 1,834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.95 : 3,914.23 = 1,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.95/3,914.23 = 1,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.95x = 3,914.23 × 1,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.95x = 4,789,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,275.69/2,610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.30

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