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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.68, 3,453.42 and 1,068.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.68, 3,453.42 and 1,068.87 is: 1,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.68 : 3,453.42 = 1,068.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.68/3,453.42 = 1,068.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.68x = 3,453.42 × 1,068.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.68x = 3,691,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,257.04/2,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.03

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