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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.68, 3,121.01 and 693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.68, 3,121.01 and 693.75 is: 1,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.68 : 3,121.01 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.68/3,121.01 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.68x = 3,121.01 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.68x = 2,165,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,200.69/2,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.62

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