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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.40, 3,103.14 and 1,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.40, 3,103.14 and 1,081.28 is: 1,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.40 : 3,103.14 = 1,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.40/3,103.14 = 1,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.40x = 3,103.14 × 1,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.40x = 3,355,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,363.22/2,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.20

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