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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.68, 3,103.32 and 682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.68, 3,103.32 and 682.64 is: 1,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.68 : 3,103.32 = 682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.68/3,103.32 = 682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.68x = 3,103.32 × 682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.68x = 2,118,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,450.05/2,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.57

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