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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.75, 3,122.87 and 695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.75, 3,122.87 and 695.19 is: 1,042.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.75 : 3,122.87 = 695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.75/3,122.87 = 695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.75x = 3,122.87 × 695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.75x = 2,170,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,975.25/2,081.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.86

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