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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.40, 3,123.95 and 696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.40, 3,123.95 and 696 is: 1,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.40 : 3,123.95 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.40/3,123.95 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.40x = 3,123.95 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.40x = 2,174,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,265.72/2,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.62

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