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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.30, 3,068.40 and 1,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.30, 3,068.40 and 1,168.22 is: 1,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.30 : 3,068.40 = 1,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.30/3,068.40 = 1,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.30x = 3,068.40 × 1,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.30x = 3,584,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,571.73/2,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.59

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