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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 2,845.08 and 1,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 2,845.08 and 1,222.44 is: 1,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 2,845.08 = 1,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/2,845.08 = 1,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 2,845.08 × 1,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 3,477,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,939.60/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.91

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