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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.95, 3,120.05 and 693.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.95, 3,120.05 and 693.23 is: 1,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.95 : 3,120.05 = 693.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.95/3,120.05 = 693.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.95x = 3,120.05 × 693.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.95x = 2,162,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,898.39/2,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.88

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