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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.24, 3,121.80 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.24, 3,121.80 and 694.80 is: 1,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.24 : 3,121.80 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.24/3,121.80 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.24x = 3,121.80 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.24x = 2,169,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,026.64/2,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.68

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