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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.88, 3,097.22 and 678.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.88, 3,097.22 and 678.04 is: 1,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.88 : 3,097.22 = 678.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.88/3,097.22 = 678.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.88x = 3,097.22 × 678.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.88x = 2,100,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,039.05/2,064.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.03

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