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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.55, 3,095.36 and 676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.55, 3,095.36 and 676.88 is: 1,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.55 : 3,095.36 = 676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.55/3,095.36 = 676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.55x = 3,095.36 × 676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.55x = 2,095,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,168.42/2,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.32

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