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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.09, 3,126.78 and 699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.09, 3,126.78 and 699.10 is: 1,047.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.09 : 3,126.78 = 699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.09/3,126.78 = 699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.09x = 3,126.78 × 699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.09x = 2,185,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,931.90/2,086.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.86

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