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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.89, 3,123.09 and 695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.89, 3,123.09 and 695.85 is: 1,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.89 : 3,123.09 = 695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.89/3,123.09 = 695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.89x = 3,123.09 × 695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.89x = 2,173,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,202.18/2,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.36

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