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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.34, 3,106.83 and 684.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.34, 3,106.83 and 684.71 is: 1,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.34 : 3,106.83 = 684.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.34/3,106.83 = 684.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.34x = 3,106.83 × 684.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.34x = 2,127,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,277.57/2,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.01

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