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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.30, 3,118.15 and 692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.30, 3,118.15 and 692.36 is: 1,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.30 : 3,118.15 = 692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.30/3,118.15 = 692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.30x = 3,118.15 × 692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.30x = 2,158,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,882.33/2,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.27

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