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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.21, 3,102.22 and 1,144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.21, 3,102.22 and 1,144.23 is: 1,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.21 : 3,102.22 = 1,144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.21/3,102.22 = 1,144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.21x = 3,102.22 × 1,144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.21x = 3,549,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,653.19/2,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.29

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