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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069, 3,103.50 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069, 3,103.50 and 608.12 is: 912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069 : 3,103.50 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069/3,103.50 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069x = 3,103.50 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069x = 1,887,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,300.42/2,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.18

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