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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.13, 3,096.67 and 696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.13, 3,096.67 and 696.13 is: 1,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.13 : 3,096.67 = 696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.13/3,096.67 = 696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.13x = 3,096.67 × 696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.13x = 2,155,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,669.40/2,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.35

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