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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.60, 3,104.60 and 2,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.60, 3,104.60 and 2,052.40 is: 3,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.60 : 3,104.60 = 2,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.60/3,104.60 = 2,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.60x = 3,104.60 × 2,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.60x = 6,371,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,881.04/2,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.29

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