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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.06, 2,914.62 and 1,227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.06, 2,914.62 and 1,227.87 is: 1,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.06 : 2,914.62 = 1,227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.06/2,914.62 = 1,227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.06x = 2,914.62 × 1,227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.06x = 3,578,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,774.46/2,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.45

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