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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.60, 3,102.39 and 1,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.60, 3,102.39 and 1,235.90 is: 1,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.60 : 3,102.39 = 1,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.60/3,102.39 = 1,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.60x = 3,102.39 × 1,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.60x = 3,834,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,243.80/2,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.55

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