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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.80, 3,120.21 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.80, 3,120.21 and 693.14 is: 1,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.80 : 3,120.21 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.80/3,120.21 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.80x = 3,120.21 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.80x = 2,162,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,726.76/2,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.87

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