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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.55, 3,068.38 and 1,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.55, 3,068.38 and 1,168.22 is: 1,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.55 : 3,068.38 = 1,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.55/3,068.38 = 1,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.55x = 3,068.38 × 1,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.55x = 3,584,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,552.01/2,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.66

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