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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.84, 2,847.81 and 1,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.84, 2,847.81 and 1,212.73 is: 1,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.84 : 2,847.81 = 1,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.84/2,847.81 = 1,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.84x = 2,847.81 × 1,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.84x = 3,453,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,617.50/2,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.40

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