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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.78, 3,103.28 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.78, 3,103.28 and 607.96 is: 911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.78 : 3,103.28 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.78/3,103.28 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.78x = 3,103.28 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.78x = 1,886,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,670.11/2,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.97

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