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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.06, 2,852.77 and 1,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.06, 2,852.77 and 1,227.94 is: 1,693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.06 : 2,852.77 = 1,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.06/2,852.77 = 1,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.06x = 2,852.77 × 1,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.06x = 3,503,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,030.39/2,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.87

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