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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.60, 3,122.46 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.60, 3,122.46 and 694.89 is: 1,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.60 : 3,122.46 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.60/3,122.46 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.60x = 3,122.46 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.60x = 2,169,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,747.44/2,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.35

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