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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.51, 3,108.94 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.51, 3,108.94 and 685.80 is: 1,028.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.51 : 3,108.94 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.51/3,108.94 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.51x = 3,108.94 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.51x = 2,132,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,121.00/2,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.76

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