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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.43, 3,122.24 and 694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.43, 3,122.24 and 694.49 is: 1,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.43 : 3,122.24 = 694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.43/3,122.24 = 694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.43x = 3,122.24 × 694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.43x = 2,168,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,345.37/2,081.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.76

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