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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.08, 3,128.12 and 698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.08, 3,128.12 and 698.43 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.08 : 3,128.12 = 698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.08/3,128.12 = 698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.08x = 3,128.12 × 698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.08x = 2,184,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,757.21/2,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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