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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.09, 3,106.32 and 684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.09, 3,106.32 and 684.46 is: 1,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.09 : 3,106.32 = 684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.09/3,106.32 = 684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.09x = 3,106.32 × 684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.09x = 2,126,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,151.79/2,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.59

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