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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.49, 3,102.06 and 681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.49, 3,102.06 and 681.50 is: 1,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.49 : 3,102.06 = 681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.49/3,102.06 = 681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.49x = 3,102.06 × 681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.49x = 2,114,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,038.38/2,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.02

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