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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.76, 3,121.14 and 693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.76, 3,121.14 and 693.73 is: 1,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.76 : 3,121.14 = 693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.76/3,121.14 = 693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.76x = 3,121.14 × 693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.76x = 2,165,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,228.45/2,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.60

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