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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.75, 2,778.99 and 1,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.75, 2,778.99 and 1,227.66 is: 1,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.75 : 2,778.99 = 1,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.75/2,778.99 = 1,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.75x = 2,778.99 × 1,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.75x = 3,411,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,654.86/2,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.18

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