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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.70, 2,854.87 and 1,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.70, 2,854.87 and 1,124.56 is: 1,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.70 : 2,854.87 = 1,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.70/2,854.87 = 1,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.70x = 2,854.87 × 1,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.70x = 3,210,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,463.23/2,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.92

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