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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.79, 3,123.15 and 695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.79, 3,123.15 and 695.65 is: 1,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.79 : 3,123.15 = 695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.79/3,123.15 = 695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.79x = 3,123.15 × 695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.79x = 2,172,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,619.30/2,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.13

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