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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.63, 3,103.14 and 681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.63, 3,103.14 and 681.97 is: 1,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.63 : 3,103.14 = 681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.63/3,103.14 = 681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.63x = 3,103.14 × 681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.63x = 2,116,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,248.39/2,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.02

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