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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.96, 3,103.50 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.96, 3,103.50 and 529.96 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.96 : 3,103.50 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.96/3,103.50 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.96x = 3,103.50 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.96x = 1,644,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,730.86/2,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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