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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.23, 2,854.34 and 1,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.23, 2,854.34 and 1,282.13 is: 1,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.23 : 2,854.34 = 1,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.23/2,854.34 = 1,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.23x = 2,854.34 × 1,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.23x = 3,659,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,634.94/2,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.45

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