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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.65, 3,122.82 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.65, 3,122.82 and 695.25 is: 1,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.65 : 3,122.82 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.65/3,122.82 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.65x = 3,122.82 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.65x = 2,171,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,140.61/2,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.49

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