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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.36, 3,450.69 and 1,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.36, 3,450.69 and 1,068.07 is: 1,600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.36 : 3,450.69 = 1,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.36/3,450.69 = 1,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.36x = 3,450.69 × 1,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.36x = 3,685,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,578.47/2,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.78

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