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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.02, 2,846.99 and 1,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.02, 2,846.99 and 1,224.09 is: 1,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.02 : 2,846.99 = 1,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.02/2,846.99 = 1,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.02x = 2,846.99 × 1,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.02x = 3,484,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,975.05/2,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.44

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