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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.04, 3,106.94 and 684.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.04, 3,106.94 and 684.43 is: 1,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.04 : 3,106.94 = 684.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.04/3,106.94 = 684.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.04x = 3,106.94 × 684.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.04x = 2,126,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,471.75/2,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.77

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