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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.33, 3,120.94 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.33, 3,120.94 and 694.17 is: 1,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.33 : 3,120.94 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.33/3,120.94 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.33x = 3,120.94 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.33x = 2,166,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,463.79/2,081.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.90

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