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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.42, 3,104.87 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.42, 3,104.87 and 683.35 is: 1,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.42 : 3,104.87 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.42/3,104.87 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.42x = 3,104.87 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.42x = 2,121,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,707.50/2,070.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.77

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