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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.90, 2,855.80 and 1,240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.90, 2,855.80 and 1,240.90 is: 1,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.90 : 2,855.80 = 1,240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.90/2,855.80 = 1,240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.90x = 2,855.80 × 1,240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.90x = 3,543,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,762.22/2,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.87

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