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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.24, 3,126.30 and 697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.24, 3,126.30 and 697.80 is: 1,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.24 : 3,126.30 = 697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.24/3,126.30 = 697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.24x = 3,126.30 × 697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.24x = 2,181,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,532.14/2,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.18

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