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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.77, 3,126.09 and 697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.77, 3,126.09 and 697.62 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.77 : 3,126.09 = 697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.77/3,126.09 = 697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.77x = 3,126.09 × 697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.77x = 2,180,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,822.91/2,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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