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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.74, 2,853.90 and 1,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.74, 2,853.90 and 1,625.94 is: 2,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.74 : 2,853.90 = 1,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.74/2,853.90 = 1,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.74x = 2,853.90 × 1,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.74x = 4,640,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,270.17/2,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.04

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