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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.34, 4,160.34 and 2,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.34, 4,160.34 and 2,068.82 is: 2,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.34 : 4,160.34 = 2,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.34/4,160.34 = 2,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.34x = 4,160.34 × 2,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.34x = 8,606,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606,997.24/3,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.30

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