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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.93, 2,852.71 and 1,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.93, 2,852.71 and 1,544.05 is: 2,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.93 : 2,852.71 = 1,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.93/2,852.71 = 1,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.93x = 2,852.71 × 1,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.93x = 4,404,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,726.88/2,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.99

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