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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.93, 3,126.40 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.93, 3,126.40 and 697.28 is: 1,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.93 : 3,126.40 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.93/3,126.40 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.93x = 3,126.40 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.93x = 2,179,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,958.82/2,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.08

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