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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.55, 3,106.52 and 684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.55, 3,106.52 and 684.51 is: 1,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.55 : 3,106.52 = 684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.55/3,106.52 = 684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.55x = 3,106.52 × 684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.55x = 2,126,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,453.48/2,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.50

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