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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.77, 2,845.25 and 1,222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.77, 2,845.25 and 1,222.89 is: 1,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.77 : 2,845.25 = 1,222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.77/2,845.25 = 1,222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.77x = 2,845.25 × 1,222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.77x = 3,479,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,427.77/2,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.59

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