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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.67, 3,119.96 and 693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.67, 3,119.96 and 693.52 is: 1,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.67 : 3,119.96 = 693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.67/3,119.96 = 693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.67x = 3,119.96 × 693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.67x = 2,163,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,754.66/2,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.93

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