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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.68, 3,103.52 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.68, 3,103.52 and 753.14 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.68 : 3,103.52 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.68/3,103.52 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.68x = 3,103.52 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.68x = 2,337,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,399.76/2,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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