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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.88, 3,100.98 and 681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.88, 3,100.98 and 681.23 is: 1,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.88 : 3,100.98 = 681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.88/3,100.98 = 681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.88x = 3,100.98 × 681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.88x = 2,112,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,473.47/2,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.06

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