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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.02, 3,106.84 and 684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.02, 3,106.84 and 684.50 is: 1,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.02 : 3,106.84 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.02/3,106.84 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.02x = 3,106.84 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.02x = 2,126,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,631.98/2,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.85

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