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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.78, 3,101.16 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.78, 3,101.16 and 681.24 is: 1,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.78 : 3,101.16 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.78/3,101.16 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.78x = 3,101.16 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.78x = 2,112,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,634.24/2,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.69

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