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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.63, 3,102.17 and 681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.63, 3,102.17 and 681.56 is: 1,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.63 : 3,102.17 = 681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.63/3,102.17 = 681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.63x = 3,102.17 × 681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.63x = 2,114,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,314.99/2,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.09

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