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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.73, 3,103.03 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.73, 3,103.03 and 508.72 is: 763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.73 : 3,103.03 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.73/3,103.03 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.73x = 3,103.03 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.73x = 1,578,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,573.42/2,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.06

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