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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.07, 3,117.24 and 691.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.07, 3,117.24 and 691.35 is: 1,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.07 : 3,117.24 = 691.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.07/3,117.24 = 691.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.07x = 3,117.24 × 691.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.07x = 2,155,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,103.87/2,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.07

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