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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.70, 3,097.20 and 1,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.70, 3,097.20 and 1,607.30 is: 2,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.70 : 3,097.20 = 1,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.70/3,097.20 = 1,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.70x = 3,097.20 × 1,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.70x = 4,978,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,129.56/2,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.40

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