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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057, 3,085.98 and 689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057, 3,085.98 and 689 is: 1,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057 : 3,085.98 = 689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057/3,085.98 = 689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057x = 3,085.98 × 689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057x = 2,126,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,240.22/2,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.66

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