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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.67, 2,837.88 and 2,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.67, 2,837.88 and 2,006.24 is: 2,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.67 : 2,837.88 = 2,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.67/2,837.88 = 2,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.67x = 2,837.88 × 2,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.67x = 5,693,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,468.37/2,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.24

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