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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.42, 3,084.08 and 2,031.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.42, 3,084.08 and 2,031.50 is: 3,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.42 : 3,084.08 = 2,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.42/3,084.08 = 2,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.42x = 3,084.08 × 2,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.42x = 6,265,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265,308.52/2,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.03

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