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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.61, 3,097.80 and 678.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.61, 3,097.80 and 678.69 is: 1,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.61 : 3,097.80 = 678.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.61/3,097.80 = 678.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.61x = 3,097.80 × 678.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.61x = 2,102,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,427.00/2,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.83

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