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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.43, 3,124.46 and 696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.43, 3,124.46 and 696.35 is: 1,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.43 : 3,124.46 = 696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.43/3,124.46 = 696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.43x = 3,124.46 × 696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.43x = 2,175,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,727.27/2,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.30

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