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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.24, 2,778.56 and 1,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.24, 2,778.56 and 1,227.52 is: 1,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.24 : 2,778.56 = 1,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.24/2,778.56 = 1,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.24x = 2,778.56 × 1,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.24x = 3,410,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,737.97/2,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.15

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