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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.50, 3,103.06 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.50, 3,103.06 and 681.52 is: 1,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.50 : 3,103.06 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.50/3,103.06 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.50x = 3,103.06 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.50x = 2,114,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,797.45/2,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.38

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