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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.34, 2,850.57 and 1,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.34, 2,850.57 and 1,676.30 is: 2,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.34 : 2,850.57 = 1,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.34/2,850.57 = 1,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.34x = 2,850.57 × 1,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.34x = 4,778,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,410.49/2,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.26

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