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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.63, 3,086.44 and 689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.63, 3,086.44 and 689.63 is: 1,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.63 : 3,086.44 = 689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.63/3,086.44 = 689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.63x = 3,086.44 × 689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.63x = 2,128,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,501.62/2,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.44

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