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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.14, 2,853.58 and 1,508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.14, 2,853.58 and 1,508.74 is: 2,081.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.14 : 2,853.58 = 1,508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.14/2,853.58 = 1,508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.14x = 2,853.58 × 1,508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.14x = 4,305,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,314.06/2,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.73

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