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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.31, 3,102.45 and 835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.31, 3,102.45 and 835.70 is: 1,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.31 : 3,102.45 = 835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.31/3,102.45 = 835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.31x = 3,102.45 × 835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.31x = 2,592,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,710.45/2,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.54

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