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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.27, 3,104.74 and 683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.27, 3,104.74 and 683.29 is: 1,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.27 : 3,104.74 = 683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.27/3,104.74 = 683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.27x = 3,104.74 × 683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.27x = 2,121,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,437.79/2,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.72

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