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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.68, 3,124.02 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.68, 3,124.02 and 695.76 is: 1,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.68 : 3,124.02 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.68/3,124.02 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.68x = 3,124.02 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.68x = 2,173,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,568.16/2,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.64

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