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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.60, 4,350.33 and 2,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.60, 4,350.33 and 2,068.36 is: 3,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.60 : 4,350.33 = 2,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.60/4,350.33 = 2,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.60x = 4,350.33 × 2,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.60x = 8,998,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,048.56/2,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.00

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