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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.41, 3,100.73 and 751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.41, 3,100.73 and 751.85 is: 1,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.41 : 3,100.73 = 751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.41/3,100.73 = 751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.41x = 3,100.73 × 751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.41x = 2,331,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,283.85/2,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.09

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