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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.94, 2,855.04 and 1,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.94, 2,855.04 and 1,172.65 is: 1,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.94 : 2,855.04 = 1,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.94/2,855.04 = 1,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.94x = 2,855.04 × 1,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.94x = 3,347,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,962.66/2,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.21

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