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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.52, 3,107.56 and 684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.52, 3,107.56 and 684.40 is: 1,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.52 : 3,107.56 = 684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.52/3,107.56 = 684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.52x = 3,107.56 × 684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.52x = 2,126,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,814.06/2,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.69

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