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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.91, 3,061.86 and 1,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.91, 3,061.86 and 1,068.95 is: 1,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.91 : 3,061.86 = 1,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.91/3,061.86 = 1,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.91x = 3,061.86 × 1,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.91x = 3,272,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,959.94/2,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.54

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