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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.04, 2,853.86 and 1,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.04, 2,853.86 and 1,136.52 is: 1,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.04 : 2,853.86 = 1,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.04/2,853.86 = 1,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.04x = 2,853.86 × 1,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.04x = 3,243,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,468.97/2,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.38

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