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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.68, 2,773.60 and 1,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.68, 2,773.60 and 1,223.84 is: 1,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.68 : 2,773.60 = 1,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.68/2,773.60 = 1,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.68x = 2,773.60 × 1,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.68x = 3,394,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,442.62/2,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.05

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