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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.95, 3,124.56 and 696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.95, 3,124.56 and 696.23 is: 1,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.95 : 3,124.56 = 696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.95/3,124.56 = 696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.95x = 3,124.56 × 696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.95x = 2,175,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,396.79/2,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.39

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