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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.05, 3,120.67 and 694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.05, 3,120.67 and 694.29 is: 1,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.05 : 3,120.67 = 694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.05/3,120.67 = 694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.05x = 3,120.67 × 694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.05x = 2,166,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,646.50/2,080.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.63

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