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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.09, 3,101.01 and 834.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.09, 3,101.01 and 834.87 is: 1,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.09 : 3,101.01 = 834.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.09/3,101.01 = 834.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.09x = 3,101.01 × 834.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.09x = 2,588,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,940.22/2,068.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.85

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