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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.23, 2,707.44 and 1,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.23, 2,707.44 and 1,122.46 is: 1,548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.23 : 2,707.44 = 1,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.23/2,707.44 = 1,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.23x = 2,707.44 × 1,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.23x = 3,038,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,992.27/1,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.74

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