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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.20, 3,100.14 and 834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.20, 3,100.14 and 834.75 is: 1,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.20 : 3,100.14 = 834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.20/3,100.14 = 834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.20x = 3,100.14 × 834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.20x = 2,587,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,841.87/2,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.25

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