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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.56, 3,102.84 and 898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.56, 3,102.84 and 898.52 is: 1,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.56 : 3,102.84 = 898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.56/3,102.84 = 898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.56x = 3,102.84 × 898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.56x = 2,787,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,948.28/2,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.77

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