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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068, 3,103.08 and 914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068, 3,103.08 and 914.04 is: 1,371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 3,103.08 = 914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/3,103.08 = 914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 3,103.08 × 914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 2,836,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,339.24/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.54

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