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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.58, 3,103.22 and 1,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.58, 3,103.22 and 1,028.64 is: 1,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.58 : 3,103.22 = 1,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.58/3,103.22 = 1,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.58x = 3,103.22 × 1,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.58x = 3,192,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,096.22/2,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.13

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