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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.41, 2,853.27 and 1,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.41, 2,853.27 and 1,310.81 is: 1,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.41 : 2,853.27 = 1,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.41/2,853.27 = 1,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.41x = 2,853.27 × 1,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.41x = 3,740,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,080.58/2,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.19

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