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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.58, 2,854.67 and 1,124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.58, 2,854.67 and 1,124.39 is: 1,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.58 : 2,854.67 = 1,124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.58/2,854.67 = 1,124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.58x = 2,854.67 × 1,124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.58x = 3,209,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,763.92/2,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.67

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