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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.66, 2,792.93 and 1,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.66, 2,792.93 and 1,227.31 is: 1,693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.66 : 2,792.93 = 1,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.66/2,792.93 = 1,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.66x = 2,792.93 × 1,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.66x = 3,427,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,790.92/2,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.86

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