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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.90, 3,126.20 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.90, 3,126.20 and 697.50 is: 1,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.90 : 3,126.20 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.90/3,126.20 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.90x = 3,126.20 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.90x = 2,180,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,521.01/2,084.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.87

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