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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.56, 3,126.88 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.56, 3,126.88 and 697.64 is: 1,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.56 : 3,126.88 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.56/3,126.88 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.56x = 3,126.88 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.56x = 2,181,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,428.63/2,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.47

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