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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.68, 2,774.63 and 1,224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.68, 2,774.63 and 1,224.58 is: 1,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.68 : 2,774.63 = 1,224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.68/2,774.63 = 1,224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.68x = 2,774.63 × 1,224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.68x = 3,397,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,736.41/2,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.84

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