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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.74, 3,098.97 and 1,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.74, 3,098.97 and 1,246.56 is: 1,867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.74 : 3,098.97 = 1,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.74/3,098.97 = 1,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.74x = 3,098.97 × 1,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.74x = 3,863,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,052.04/2,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.35

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