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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.17, 3,102.45 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.17, 3,102.45 and 681.52 is: 1,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.17 : 3,102.45 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.17/3,102.45 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.17x = 3,102.45 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.17x = 2,114,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,381.72/2,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.34

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