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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.18, 2,772.62 and 1,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.18, 2,772.62 and 1,224.28 is: 1,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.18 : 2,772.62 = 1,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.18/2,772.62 = 1,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.18x = 2,772.62 × 1,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.18x = 3,394,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,463.21/2,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.64

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