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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.16, 2,858.52 and 1,830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.16, 2,858.52 and 1,830.44 is: 2,529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.16 : 2,858.52 = 1,830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.16/2,858.52 = 1,830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.16x = 2,858.52 × 1,830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.16x = 5,232,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,349.35/2,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.95

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