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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.65, 3,104.29 and 1,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.65, 3,104.29 and 1,874.04 is: 2,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.65 : 3,104.29 = 1,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.65/3,104.29 = 1,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.65x = 3,104.29 × 1,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.65x = 5,817,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,566.07/2,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.25

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