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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.34, 3,124.69 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.34, 3,124.69 and 696.70 is: 1,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.34 : 3,124.69 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.34/3,124.69 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.34x = 3,124.69 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.34x = 2,176,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,971.52/2,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.94

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