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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.65, 3,103.45 and 681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.65, 3,103.45 and 681.93 is: 1,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.65 : 3,103.45 = 681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.65/3,103.45 = 681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.65x = 3,103.45 × 681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.65x = 2,116,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,335.66/2,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.05

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