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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.66, 3,125.50 and 696.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.66, 3,125.50 and 696.89 is: 1,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.66 : 3,125.50 = 696.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.66/3,125.50 = 696.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.66x = 3,125.50 × 696.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.66x = 2,178,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,135.77/2,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.34

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