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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.32, 2,854.26 and 1,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.32, 2,854.26 and 1,124.10 is: 1,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.32 : 2,854.26 = 1,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.32/2,854.26 = 1,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.32x = 2,854.26 × 1,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.32x = 3,208,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,473.67/2,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.25

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