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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.25, 3,085.89 and 689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.25, 3,085.89 and 689.25 is: 1,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.25 : 3,085.89 = 689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.25/3,085.89 = 689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.25x = 3,085.89 × 689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.25x = 2,126,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,949.68/2,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.88

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