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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.84, 3,104.87 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.84, 3,104.87 and 683.12 is: 1,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.84 : 3,104.87 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.84/3,104.87 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.84x = 3,104.87 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.84x = 2,120,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,998.79/2,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.72

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