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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.35, 3,102.90 and 681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.35, 3,102.90 and 681.74 is: 1,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.35 : 3,102.90 = 681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.35/3,102.90 = 681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.35x = 3,102.90 × 681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.35x = 2,115,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,371.05/2,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.73

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