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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.45, 2,853.70 and 1,360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.45, 2,853.70 and 1,360.67 is: 1,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.45 : 2,853.70 = 1,360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.45/2,853.70 = 1,360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.45x = 2,853.70 × 1,360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.45x = 3,882,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,943.98/2,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.22

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