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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.66 and 1,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.66 and 1,223.93 is: 1,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.73 : 2,846.66 = 1,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.73/2,846.66 = 1,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.73x = 2,846.66 × 1,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.73x = 3,484,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,092.22/2,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.07

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