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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.13, 3,101.42 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.13, 3,101.42 and 681.06 is: 1,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.13 : 3,101.42 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.13/3,101.42 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.13x = 3,101.42 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.13x = 2,112,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,254.81/2,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.34

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