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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.88, 3,106.41 and 684.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.88, 3,106.41 and 684.30 is: 1,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.88 : 3,106.41 = 684.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.88/3,106.41 = 684.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.88x = 3,106.41 × 684.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.88x = 2,125,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,716.36/2,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.48

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