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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.69, 3,073.03 and 680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.69, 3,073.03 and 680.69 is: 1,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.69 : 3,073.03 = 680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.69/3,073.03 = 680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.69x = 3,073.03 × 680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.69x = 2,091,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,780.79/2,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.03

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