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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.02, 3,127.35 and 698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.02, 3,127.35 and 698.30 is: 1,047.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.02 : 3,127.35 = 698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.02/3,127.35 = 698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.02x = 3,127.35 × 698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.02x = 2,183,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,828.51/2,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.39

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