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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.83, 3,104.82 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.83, 3,104.82 and 683.20 is: 1,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.83 : 3,104.82 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.83/3,104.82 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.83x = 3,104.82 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.83x = 2,121,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,213.02/2,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.82

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