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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.52, 3,103.56 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.52, 3,103.56 and 682.56 is: 1,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.52 : 3,103.56 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.52/3,103.56 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.52x = 3,103.56 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.52x = 2,118,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,365.91/2,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.60

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