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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.96, 3,126.04 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.96, 3,126.04 and 697.44 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.96 : 3,126.04 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.96/3,126.04 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.96x = 3,126.04 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.96x = 2,180,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,225.34/2,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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