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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.70, 3,125.86 and 677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.70, 3,125.86 and 677.66 is: 1,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.70 : 3,125.86 = 677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.70/3,125.86 = 677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.70x = 3,125.86 × 677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.70x = 2,118,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,252.96/2,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.58

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