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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.46, 3,126.63 and 698.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.46, 3,126.63 and 698.49 is: 1,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.46 : 3,126.63 = 698.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.46/3,126.63 = 698.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.46x = 3,126.63 × 698.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.46x = 2,183,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,919.79/2,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.71

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