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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.38, 3,103.11 and 681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.38, 3,103.11 and 681.89 is: 1,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.38 : 3,103.11 = 681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.38/3,103.11 = 681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.38x = 3,103.11 × 681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.38x = 2,115,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,964.16/2,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.01

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