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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.04, 2,853.82 and 1,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.04, 2,853.82 and 1,123.80 is: 1,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.04 : 2,853.82 = 1,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.04/2,853.82 = 1,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.04x = 2,853.82 × 1,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.04x = 3,207,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,122.92/2,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.80

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