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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.20, 3,121.93 and 694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.20, 3,121.93 and 694.48 is: 1,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.20 : 3,121.93 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.20/3,121.93 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.20x = 3,121.93 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.20x = 2,168,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,102.34/2,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.76

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