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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.97, 3,104.03 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.97, 3,104.03 and 837.24 is: 1,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.97 : 3,104.03 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.97/3,104.03 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.97x = 3,104.03 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.97x = 2,598,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,825.84/2,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.10

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