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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.92 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.92 and 676.96 is: 1,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.88 : 3,095.92 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.88/3,095.92 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.88x = 3,095.92 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.88x = 2,095,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,807.11/2,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.47

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