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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.90, 3,103.30 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.90, 3,103.30 and 608.02 is: 912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.90 : 3,103.30 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.90/3,103.30 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.90x = 3,103.30 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.90x = 1,886,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,868.47/2,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.02

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