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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.63, 3,095.84 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.63, 3,095.84 and 677.06 is: 1,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.63 : 3,095.84 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.63/3,095.84 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.63x = 3,095.84 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.63x = 2,096,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,050.57/2,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.71

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