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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.26, 3,108.48 and 685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.26, 3,108.48 and 685.56 is: 1,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.26 : 3,108.48 = 685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.26/3,108.48 = 685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.26x = 3,108.48 × 685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.26x = 2,131,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,049.55/2,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.37

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