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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.16, 2,846.97 and 1,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.16, 2,846.97 and 1,223.79 is: 1,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.16 : 2,846.97 = 1,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.16/2,846.97 = 1,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.16x = 2,846.97 × 1,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.16x = 3,484,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,093.42/2,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.72

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