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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.92, 2,854.90 and 1,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.92, 2,854.90 and 1,172.70 is: 1,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.92 : 2,854.90 = 1,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.92/2,854.90 = 1,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.92x = 2,854.90 × 1,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.92x = 3,347,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,941.23/2,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.21

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