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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.41, 3,102.65 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.41, 3,102.65 and 508.42 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.41 : 3,102.65 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.41/3,102.65 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.41x = 3,102.65 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.41x = 1,577,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,449.31/2,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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