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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.72, 3,123.37 and 695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.72, 3,123.37 and 695.67 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.72 : 3,123.37 = 695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.72/3,123.37 = 695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.72x = 3,123.37 × 695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.72x = 2,172,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,834.81/2,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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