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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.51, 3,118.95 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.51, 3,118.95 and 692.82 is: 1,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.51 : 3,118.95 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.51/3,118.95 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.51x = 3,118.95 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.51x = 2,160,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,870.94/2,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.13

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