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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.82, 3,107.06 and 684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.82, 3,107.06 and 684.89 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.82 : 3,107.06 = 684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.82/3,107.06 = 684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.82x = 3,107.06 × 684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.82x = 2,128,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,002.09/2,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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