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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.17, 3,120.71 and 694.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.17, 3,120.71 and 694.03 is: 1,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.17 : 3,120.71 = 694.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.17/3,120.71 = 694.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.17x = 3,120.71 × 694.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.17x = 2,165,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,847.29/2,081.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.69

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