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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.60, 3,103.16 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.60, 3,103.16 and 682.10 is: 1,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.60 : 3,103.16 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.60/3,103.16 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.60x = 3,103.16 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.60x = 2,116,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,665.44/2,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.24

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