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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.42, 3,104.55 and 682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.42, 3,104.55 and 682.74 is: 1,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.42 : 3,104.55 = 682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.42/3,104.55 = 682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.42x = 3,104.55 × 682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.42x = 2,119,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,600.47/2,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.25

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