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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.07, 2,845.54 and 1,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.07, 2,845.54 and 1,222.86 is: 1,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.07 : 2,845.54 = 1,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.07/2,845.54 = 1,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.07x = 2,845.54 × 1,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.07x = 3,479,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,679.76/2,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.47

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