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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.40, 3,106.69 and 684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.40, 3,106.69 and 684.47 is: 1,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.40 : 3,106.69 = 684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.40/3,106.69 = 684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.40x = 3,106.69 × 684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.40x = 2,126,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,442.16/2,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.57

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