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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068, 3,100.83 and 751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068, 3,100.83 and 751.48 is: 1,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 3,100.83 = 751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/3,100.83 = 751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 3,100.83 × 751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 2,330,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,211.73/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.79

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