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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.30, 3,103.36 and 838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.30, 3,103.36 and 838.11 is: 1,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.30 : 3,103.36 = 838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.30/3,103.36 = 838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.30x = 3,103.36 × 838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.30x = 2,600,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,957.05/2,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.53

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