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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.48, 3,127.41 and 698.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.48, 3,127.41 and 698.47 is: 1,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.48 : 3,127.41 = 698.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.48/3,127.41 = 698.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.48x = 3,127.41 × 698.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.48x = 2,184,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,411.84/2,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.94

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