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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.50, 3,103.24 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.50, 3,103.24 and 700.50 is: 1,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.50 : 3,103.24 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.50/3,103.24 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.50x = 3,103.24 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.50x = 2,173,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,819.62/2,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.92

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