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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.38, 3,102.57 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.38, 3,102.57 and 529.38 is: 794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.38 : 3,102.57 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.38/3,102.57 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.38x = 3,102.57 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.38x = 1,642,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,438.51/2,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.07

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