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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.93, 2,855.15 and 1,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.93, 2,855.15 and 1,230.09 is: 1,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.93 : 2,855.15 = 1,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.93/2,855.15 = 1,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.93x = 2,855.15 × 1,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.93x = 3,512,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,091.46/2,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.54

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