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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.88, 3,101.48 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.88, 3,101.48 and 681.24 is: 1,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.88 : 3,101.48 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.88/3,101.48 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.88x = 3,101.48 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.88x = 2,112,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,842.31/2,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.74

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