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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.69, 3,099.47 and 1,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.69, 3,099.47 and 1,451.22 is: 2,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.69 : 3,099.47 = 1,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.69/3,099.47 = 1,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.69x = 3,099.47 × 1,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.69x = 4,497,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,993.97/2,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.32

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