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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.21, 3,123.46 and 695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.21, 3,123.46 and 695.59 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.21 : 3,123.46 = 695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.21/3,123.46 = 695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.21x = 3,123.46 × 695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.21x = 2,172,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,640.60/2,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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