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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.10, 3,101.64 and 1,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.10, 3,101.64 and 1,235.40 is: 1,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.10 : 3,101.64 = 1,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.10/3,101.64 = 1,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.10x = 3,101.64 × 1,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.10x = 3,831,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,766.06/2,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.80

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