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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.84, 3,101.51 and 897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.84, 3,101.51 and 897.96 is: 1,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.84 : 3,101.51 = 897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.84/3,101.51 = 897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.84x = 3,101.51 × 897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.84x = 2,785,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,026.41/2,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.18

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