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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.08, 2,852.44 and 1,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.08, 2,852.44 and 1,227.86 is: 1,694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.08 : 2,852.44 = 1,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.08/2,852.44 = 1,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.08x = 2,852.44 × 1,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.08x = 3,502,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,396.98/2,067.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.37

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