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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.70, 2,723.66 and 1,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.70, 2,723.66 and 1,227.38 is: 1,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.70 : 2,723.66 = 1,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.70/2,723.66 = 1,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.70x = 2,723.66 × 1,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.70x = 3,342,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,950.66/1,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.75

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