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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.32, 3,109.80 and 686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.32, 3,109.80 and 686.62 is: 1,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.32 : 3,109.80 = 686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.32/3,109.80 = 686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.32x = 3,109.80 × 686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.32x = 2,135,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,250.88/2,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.87

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