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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.92, 3,097.86 and 1,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.92, 3,097.86 and 1,740.90 is: 2,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.92 : 3,097.86 = 1,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.92/3,097.86 = 1,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.92x = 3,097.86 × 1,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.92x = 5,393,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,064.47/2,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.71

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