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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.24, 3,139.86 and 1,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.24, 3,139.86 and 1,227.08 is: 1,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.24 : 3,139.86 = 1,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.24/3,139.86 = 1,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.24x = 3,139.86 × 1,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.24x = 3,852,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,859.41/2,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.62

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