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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.27, 3,110.34 and 686.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.27, 3,110.34 and 686.53 is: 1,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.27 : 3,110.34 = 686.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.27/3,110.34 = 686.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.27x = 3,110.34 × 686.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.27x = 2,135,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,341.72/2,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.94

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