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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.16, 3,101.76 and 1,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.16, 3,101.76 and 1,338.08 is: 2,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.16 : 3,101.76 = 1,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.16/3,101.76 = 1,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.16x = 3,101.76 × 1,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.16x = 4,150,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,403.02/2,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.81

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