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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.89, 3,106.40 and 838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.89, 3,106.40 and 838.70 is: 1,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.89 : 3,106.40 = 838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.89/3,106.40 = 838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.89x = 3,106.40 × 838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.89x = 2,605,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,351.79/2,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.30

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