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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762, 4,144.64 and 1,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762, 4,144.64 and 1,223.04 is: 1,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762 : 4,144.64 = 1,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762/4,144.64 = 1,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762x = 4,144.64 × 1,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762x = 5,069,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,060.51/2,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.29

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