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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.25, 3,268.09 and 1,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.25, 3,268.09 and 1,068.14 is: 1,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.25 : 3,268.09 = 1,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.25/3,268.09 = 1,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.25x = 3,268.09 × 1,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.25x = 3,490,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,755.97/2,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.08

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