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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.41, 2,792.18 and 1,226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.41, 2,792.18 and 1,226.93 is: 1,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.41 : 2,792.18 = 1,226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.41/2,792.18 = 1,226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.41x = 2,792.18 × 1,226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.41x = 3,425,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,809.41/2,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.09

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