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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.54, 3,109.19 and 685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.54, 3,109.19 and 685.94 is: 1,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.54 : 3,109.19 = 685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.54/3,109.19 = 685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.54x = 3,109.19 × 685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.54x = 2,132,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,698.81/2,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.03

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