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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.24, 3,104.40 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.24, 3,104.40 and 682.80 is: 1,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.24 : 3,104.40 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.24/3,104.40 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.24x = 3,104.40 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.24x = 2,119,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,684.32/2,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.38

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