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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.44, 2,854.04 and 1,321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.44, 2,854.04 and 1,321.83 is: 1,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.44 : 2,854.04 = 1,321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.44/2,854.04 = 1,321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.44x = 2,854.04 × 1,321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.44x = 3,772,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,555.69/2,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.87

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