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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.28, 2,845.94 and 1,223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.28, 2,845.94 and 1,223.39 is: 1,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.28 : 2,845.94 = 1,223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.28/2,845.94 = 1,223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.28x = 2,845.94 × 1,223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.28x = 3,481,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,674.19/2,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.27

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