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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.13, 2,792.19 and 1,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.13, 2,792.19 and 1,226.78 is: 1,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.13 : 2,792.19 = 1,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.13/2,792.19 = 1,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.13x = 2,792.19 × 1,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.13x = 3,425,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,403.96/2,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.12

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