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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.88, 3,103.33 and 608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.88, 3,103.33 and 608.05 is: 912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.88 : 3,103.33 = 608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.88/3,103.33 = 608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.88x = 3,103.33 × 608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.88x = 1,886,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,979.81/2,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.08

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