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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.52, 3,103.08 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.52, 3,103.08 and 681.38 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.52 : 3,103.08 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.52/3,103.08 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.52x = 3,103.08 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.52x = 2,114,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,376.65/2,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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