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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063, 2,847.06 and 1,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063, 2,847.06 and 1,223.58 is: 1,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063 : 2,847.06 = 1,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063/2,847.06 = 1,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063x = 2,847.06 × 1,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063x = 3,483,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,605.67/2,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.61

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