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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.64, 3,119.92 and 693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.64, 3,119.92 and 693.49 is: 1,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.64 : 3,119.92 = 693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.64/3,119.92 = 693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.64x = 3,119.92 × 693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.64x = 2,163,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,614.25/2,080.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.88

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