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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.84, 2,792.94 and 1,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.84, 2,792.94 and 1,227.16 is: 1,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.84 : 2,792.94 = 1,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.84/2,792.94 = 1,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.84x = 2,792.94 × 1,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.84x = 3,427,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,384.25/2,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.51

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