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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.80, 3,103.32 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.80, 3,103.32 and 608.16 is: 912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.80 : 3,103.32 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.80/3,103.32 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.80x = 3,103.32 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.80x = 1,887,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,315.09/2,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.28

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