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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.10, 2,853.41 and 1,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.10, 2,853.41 and 1,437.92 is: 1,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.10 : 2,853.41 = 1,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.10/2,853.41 = 1,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.10x = 2,853.41 × 1,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.10x = 4,102,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,953.85/2,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.93

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