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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.53, 2,846.50 and 1,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.53, 2,846.50 and 1,223.70 is: 1,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.53 : 2,846.50 = 1,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.53/2,846.50 = 1,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.53x = 2,846.50 × 1,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.53x = 3,483,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,262.05/2,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.01

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