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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.73, 3,118.23 and 692.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.73, 3,118.23 and 692.03 is: 1,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.73 : 3,118.23 = 692.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.73/3,118.23 = 692.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.73x = 3,118.23 × 692.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.73x = 2,157,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,916.50/2,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.09

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