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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.31, 2,851.87 and 1,509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.31, 2,851.87 and 1,509.04 is: 2,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.31 : 2,851.87 = 1,509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.31/2,851.87 = 1,509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.31x = 2,851.87 × 1,509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.31x = 4,303,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,585.90/2,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.73

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