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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.94, 3,097.09 and 678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.94, 3,097.09 and 678.42 is: 1,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.94 : 3,097.09 = 678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.94/3,097.09 = 678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.94x = 3,097.09 × 678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.94x = 2,101,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,127.80/2,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.52

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