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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.17, 3,122.91 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.17, 3,122.91 and 695.52 is: 1,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.17 : 3,122.91 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.17/3,122.91 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.17x = 3,122.91 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.17x = 2,172,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,046.36/2,082.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.16

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