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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.89, 2,846.52 and 1,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.89, 2,846.52 and 1,223.46 is: 1,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.89 : 2,846.52 = 1,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.89/2,846.52 = 1,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.89x = 2,846.52 × 1,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.89x = 3,482,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,603.36/2,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.22

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