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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.47, 3,090.89 and 1,572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.47, 3,090.89 and 1,572.15 is: 2,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.47 : 3,090.89 = 1,572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.47/3,090.89 = 1,572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.47x = 3,090.89 × 1,572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.47x = 4,859,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,346.64/2,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.25

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