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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.44, 3,102.78 and 682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.44, 3,102.78 and 682.23 is: 1,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.44 : 3,102.78 = 682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.44/3,102.78 = 682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.44x = 3,102.78 × 682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.44x = 2,116,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,809.60/2,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.38

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