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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.92, 3,105 and 1,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.92, 3,105 and 1,080.72 is: 1,621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.92 : 3,105 = 1,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.92/3,105 = 1,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.92x = 3,105 × 1,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.92x = 3,355,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,635.60/2,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.93

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