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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.32, 3,086.30 and 689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.32, 3,086.30 and 689 is: 1,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.32 : 3,086.30 = 689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.32/3,086.30 = 689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.32x = 3,086.30 × 689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.32x = 2,126,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,460.70/2,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.61

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