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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.06, 3,012.84 and 692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.06, 3,012.84 and 692.45 is: 1,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.06 : 3,012.84 = 692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.06/3,012.84 = 692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.06x = 3,012.84 × 692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.06x = 2,086,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,241.06/2,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.42

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