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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.32, 3,125.43 and 696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.32, 3,125.43 and 696.78 is: 1,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.32 : 3,125.43 = 696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.32/3,125.43 = 696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.32x = 3,125.43 × 696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.32x = 2,177,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,737.12/2,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.32

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