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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.86, 3,097.36 and 678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.86, 3,097.36 and 678.28 is: 1,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.86 : 3,097.36 = 678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.86/3,097.36 = 678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.86x = 3,097.36 × 678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.86x = 2,100,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,877.34/2,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.44

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