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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.28, 2,772.45 and 1,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.28, 2,772.45 and 1,223.04 is: 1,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.28 : 2,772.45 = 1,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.28/2,772.45 = 1,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.28x = 2,772.45 × 1,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.28x = 3,390,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,817.25/2,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.58

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