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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.70, 3,100.35 and 835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.70, 3,100.35 and 835.10 is: 1,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.70 : 3,100.35 = 835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.70/3,100.35 = 835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.70x = 3,100.35 × 835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.70x = 2,589,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,102.29/2,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.56

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