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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.15, 3,125.51 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.15, 3,125.51 and 697.16 is: 1,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.15 : 3,125.51 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.15/3,125.51 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.15x = 3,125.51 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.15x = 2,178,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,977.07/2,084.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.50

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