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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.93, 3,097.61 and 678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.93, 3,097.61 and 678.29 is: 1,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.93 : 3,097.61 = 678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.93/3,097.61 = 678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.93x = 3,097.61 × 678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.93x = 2,101,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,059.01/2,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.50

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