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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.47, 3,103.02 and 1,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.47, 3,103.02 and 1,029.06 is: 1,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.47 : 3,103.02 = 1,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.47/3,103.02 = 1,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.47x = 3,103.02 × 1,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.47x = 3,193,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,193.76/2,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.75

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