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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.40, 3,123.64 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.40, 3,123.64 and 695.76 is: 1,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.40 : 3,123.64 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.40/3,123.64 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.40x = 3,123.64 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.40x = 2,173,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,303.77/2,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.65

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