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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.30, 3,094.68 and 1,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.30, 3,094.68 and 1,232.30 is: 1,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.30 : 3,094.68 = 1,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.30/3,094.68 = 1,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.30x = 3,094.68 × 1,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.30x = 3,813,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,574.16/2,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.82

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