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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.17, 3,574.88 and 2,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.17, 3,574.88 and 2,068.17 is: 3,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.17 : 3,574.88 = 2,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.17/3,574.88 = 2,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.17x = 3,574.88 × 2,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.17x = 7,393,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,449.23/2,383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.36

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