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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.03, 2,845.44 and 1,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.03, 2,845.44 and 1,222.67 is: 1,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.03 : 2,845.44 = 1,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.03/2,845.44 = 1,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.03x = 2,845.44 × 1,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.03x = 3,479,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,019.90/2,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.18

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