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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.46, 2,773.08 and 1,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.46, 2,773.08 and 1,223.58 is: 1,688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.46 : 2,773.08 = 1,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.46/2,773.08 = 1,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.46x = 2,773.08 × 1,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.46x = 3,393,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,085.23/2,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.56

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