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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.68, 3,083.52 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.68, 3,083.52 and 688.64 is: 1,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.68 : 3,083.52 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.68/3,083.52 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.68x = 3,083.52 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.68x = 2,123,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,435.21/2,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.96

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