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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.57, 3,096.09 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.57, 3,096.09 and 677.58 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.57 : 3,096.09 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.57/3,096.09 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.57x = 3,096.09 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.57x = 2,097,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,848.66/2,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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