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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.03, 2,792.79 and 1,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.03, 2,792.79 and 1,227.17 is: 1,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.03 : 2,792.79 = 1,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.03/2,792.79 = 1,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.03x = 2,792.79 × 1,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.03x = 3,427,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,214.14/2,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.27

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