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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.74, 3,105.54 and 1,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.74, 3,105.54 and 1,203.66 is: 1,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.74 : 3,105.54 = 1,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.74/3,105.54 = 1,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.74x = 3,105.54 × 1,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.74x = 3,738,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,014.28/2,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.90

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