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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.22, 2,776.94 and 1,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.22, 2,776.94 and 1,173.46 is: 1,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.22 : 2,776.94 = 1,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.22/2,776.94 = 1,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.22x = 2,776.94 × 1,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.22x = 3,258,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,628.01/2,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.42

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