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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.22, 2,856.39 and 1,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.22, 2,856.39 and 1,406.18 is: 1,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.22 : 2,856.39 = 1,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.22/2,856.39 = 1,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.22x = 2,856.39 × 1,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.22x = 4,016,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,598.49/2,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.06

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