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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.71, 3,105.40 and 683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.71, 3,105.40 and 683.78 is: 1,025.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.71 : 3,105.40 = 683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.71/3,105.40 = 683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.71x = 3,105.40 × 683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.71x = 2,123,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,416.47/2,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.46

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