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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.34, 3,103.23 and 682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.34, 3,103.23 and 682.42 is: 1,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.34 : 3,103.23 = 682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.34/3,103.23 = 682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.34x = 3,103.23 × 682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.34x = 2,117,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,706.22/2,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.37

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