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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.40, 3,095.72 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.40, 3,095.72 and 678.08 is: 1,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.40 : 3,095.72 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.40/3,095.72 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.40x = 3,095.72 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.40x = 2,099,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,145.82/2,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.83

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