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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.24, 3,098.22 and 1,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.24, 3,098.22 and 1,246.06 is: 1,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.24 : 3,098.22 = 1,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.24/3,098.22 = 1,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.24x = 3,098.22 × 1,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.24x = 3,860,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,568.01/2,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.60

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