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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.76, 3,118.08 and 692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.76, 3,118.08 and 692.10 is: 1,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.76 : 3,118.08 = 692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.76/3,118.08 = 692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.76x = 3,118.08 × 692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.76x = 2,158,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,023.17/2,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.13

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