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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.65, 3,103.65 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.65, 3,103.65 and 682.60 is: 1,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.65 : 3,103.65 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.65/3,103.65 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.65x = 3,103.65 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.65x = 2,118,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,551.49/2,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.63

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