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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.92, 3,124.98 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.92, 3,124.98 and 696.60 is: 1,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.92 : 3,124.98 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.92/3,124.98 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.92x = 3,124.98 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.92x = 2,176,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,861.07/2,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.10

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