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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.08, 2,846.92 and 1,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.08, 2,846.92 and 1,223.86 is: 1,688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.08 : 2,846.92 = 1,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.08/2,846.92 = 1,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.08x = 2,846.92 × 1,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.08x = 3,484,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,211.16/2,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.84

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