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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.35, 3,117.10 and 691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.35, 3,117.10 and 691.27 is: 1,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.35 : 3,117.10 = 691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.35/3,117.10 = 691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.35x = 3,117.10 × 691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.35x = 2,154,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,757.72/2,078.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.76

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