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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.67, 3,125.03 and 1,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.67, 3,125.03 and 1,468.08 is: 2,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.67 : 3,125.03 = 1,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.67/3,125.03 = 1,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.67x = 3,125.03 × 1,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.67x = 4,587,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,794.04/2,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.67

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