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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.64, 3,098.64 and 678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.64, 3,098.64 and 678.60 is: 1,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.64 : 3,098.64 = 678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.64/3,098.64 = 678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.64x = 3,098.64 × 678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.64x = 2,102,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,737.10/2,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.96

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