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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.67, 3,103.03 and 508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.67, 3,103.03 and 508.67 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.67 : 3,103.03 = 508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.67/3,103.03 = 508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.67x = 3,103.03 × 508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.67x = 1,578,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,418.27/2,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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