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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.58, 2,778.96 and 1,227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.58, 2,778.96 and 1,227.61 is: 1,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.58 : 2,778.96 = 1,227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.58/2,778.96 = 1,227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.58x = 2,778.96 × 1,227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.58x = 3,411,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,479.09/2,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.24

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