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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.04, 3,102.60 and 1,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.04, 3,102.60 and 1,246.52 is: 1,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.04 : 3,102.60 = 1,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.04/3,102.60 = 1,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.04x = 3,102.60 × 1,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.04x = 3,867,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,452.95/2,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.11

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