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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.48, 3,104 and 770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.48, 3,104 and 770.88 is: 1,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.48 : 3,104 = 770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.48/3,104 = 770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.48x = 3,104 × 770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.48x = 2,392,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,811.52/2,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.80

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