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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.76, 3,125.70 and 696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.76, 3,125.70 and 696.84 is: 1,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.76 : 3,125.70 = 696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.76/3,125.70 = 696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.76x = 3,125.70 × 696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.76x = 2,178,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,103.23/2,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.28

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