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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.50, 3,095.73 and 695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.50, 3,095.73 and 695.50 is: 1,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.50 : 3,095.73 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.50/3,095.73 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.50x = 3,095.73 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.50x = 2,153,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,080.22/2,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.41

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