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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.78, 3,106.32 and 683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.78, 3,106.32 and 683.76 is: 1,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.78 : 3,106.32 = 683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.78/3,106.32 = 683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.78x = 3,106.32 × 683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.78x = 2,123,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,977.36/2,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.69

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