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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.84, 3,125.44 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.84, 3,125.44 and 697.20 is: 1,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.84 : 3,125.44 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.84/3,125.44 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.84x = 3,125.44 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.84x = 2,179,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,056.77/2,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.69

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