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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.86, 3,103.10 and 608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.86, 3,103.10 and 608.10 is: 912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.86 : 3,103.10 = 608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.86/3,103.10 = 608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.86x = 3,103.10 × 608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.86x = 1,886,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,995.11/2,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.09

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