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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.49, 3,106.11 and 683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.49, 3,106.11 and 683.89 is: 1,025.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.49 : 3,106.11 = 683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.49/3,106.11 = 683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.49x = 3,106.11 × 683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.49x = 2,124,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,237.57/2,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.96

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