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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.31, 2,853.35 and 1,322.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.31, 2,853.35 and 1,322.00 is: 1,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.31 : 2,853.35 = 1,322.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.31/2,853.35 = 1,322.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.31x = 2,853.35 × 1,322.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.31x = 3,772,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,119.17/2,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.77

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