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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.96, 3,104.40 and 914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.96, 3,104.40 and 914.56 is: 1,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.96 : 3,104.40 = 914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.96/3,104.40 = 914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.96x = 3,104.40 × 914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.96x = 2,839,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,160.06/2,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.26

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