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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.11, 3,100.68 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.11, 3,100.68 and 680.67 is: 1,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.11 : 3,100.68 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.11/3,100.68 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.11x = 3,100.68 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.11x = 2,110,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,539.86/2,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.52

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