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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.73, 3,118.96 and 692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.73, 3,118.96 and 692.72 is: 1,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.73 : 3,118.96 = 692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.73/3,118.96 = 692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.73x = 3,118.96 × 692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.73x = 2,160,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,565.97/2,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.87

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