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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.62, 3,102.93 and 1,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.62, 3,102.93 and 1,702.32 is: 2,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.62 : 3,102.93 = 1,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.62/3,102.93 = 1,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.62x = 3,102.93 × 1,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.62x = 5,282,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,179.80/2,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.48

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