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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.69, 3,106.35 and 684.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.69, 3,106.35 and 684.65 is: 1,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.69 : 3,106.35 = 684.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.69/3,106.35 = 684.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.69x = 3,106.35 × 684.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.69x = 2,126,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,762.53/2,071.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.58

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