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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.66, 3,101.64 and 1,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.66, 3,101.64 and 1,027.36 is: 1,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.66 : 3,101.64 = 1,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.66/3,101.64 = 1,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.66x = 3,101.64 × 1,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.66x = 3,186,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,500.87/2,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.37

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