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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.91, 3,127.35 and 698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.91, 3,127.35 and 698.25 is: 1,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.91 : 3,127.35 = 698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.91/3,127.35 = 698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.91x = 3,127.35 × 698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.91x = 2,183,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,672.14/2,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.37

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