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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.02, 3,104.31 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.02, 3,104.31 and 683.06 is: 1,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.02 : 3,104.31 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.02/3,104.31 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.02x = 3,104.31 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.02x = 2,120,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,429.99/2,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.35

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