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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.86, 3,103.82 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.86, 3,103.82 and 682.40 is: 1,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.86 : 3,103.82 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.86/3,103.82 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.86x = 3,103.82 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.86x = 2,118,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,046.77/2,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.77

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