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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.40, 3,068.10 and 1,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.40, 3,068.10 and 1,167.90 is: 1,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.40 : 3,068.10 = 1,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.40/3,068.10 = 1,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.40x = 3,068.10 × 1,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.40x = 3,583,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,233.99/2,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.85

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