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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.48, 2,855.04 and 1,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.48, 2,855.04 and 1,369.60 is: 1,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.48 : 2,855.04 = 1,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.48/2,855.04 = 1,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.48x = 2,855.04 × 1,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.48x = 3,910,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,262.78/2,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.40

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