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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.96, 2,779.29 and 1,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.96, 2,779.29 and 1,228.08 is: 1,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.96 : 2,779.29 = 1,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.96/2,779.29 = 1,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.96x = 2,779.29 × 1,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.96x = 3,413,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,190.46/2,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.77

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