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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.04, 2,845.77 and 1,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.04, 2,845.77 and 1,222.93 is: 1,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.04 : 2,845.77 = 1,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.04/2,845.77 = 1,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.04x = 2,845.77 × 1,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.04x = 3,480,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,170.39/2,062.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.74

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