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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.92, 3,103.47 and 682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.92, 3,103.47 and 682.37 is: 1,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.92 : 3,103.47 = 682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.92/3,103.47 = 682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.92x = 3,103.47 × 682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.92x = 2,117,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,728.88/2,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.59

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