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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.26, 3,100.84 and 1,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.26, 3,100.84 and 1,246.34 is: 1,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.26 : 3,100.84 = 1,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.26/3,100.84 = 1,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.26x = 3,100.84 × 1,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.26x = 3,864,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,700.93/2,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.58

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