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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.80, 3,982.22 and 2,068.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.80, 3,982.22 and 2,068.43 is: 3,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.80 : 3,982.22 = 2,068.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.80/3,982.22 = 2,068.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.80x = 3,982.22 × 2,068.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.80x = 8,236,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,928.57/2,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.00

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