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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.57, 3,099.21 and 2,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.57, 3,099.21 and 2,017.54 is: 3,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.57 : 3,099.21 = 2,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.57/3,099.21 = 2,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.57x = 3,099.21 × 2,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.57x = 6,252,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,780.14/2,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.75

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