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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.44, 3,105.97 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.44, 3,105.97 and 684.39 is: 1,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.44 : 3,105.97 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.44/3,105.97 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.44x = 3,105.97 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.44x = 2,125,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,694.81/2,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.19

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