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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.04, 2,845.44 and 1,787.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.04, 2,845.44 and 1,787.37 is: 2,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.04 : 2,845.44 = 1,787.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.04/2,845.44 = 1,787.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.04x = 2,845.44 × 1,787.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.04x = 5,085,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,854.09/2,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.26

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