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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.52, 3,102.36 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.52, 3,102.36 and 1,028.16 is: 1,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.52 : 3,102.36 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.52/3,102.36 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.52x = 3,102.36 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.52x = 3,189,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,722.46/2,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.03

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