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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.44, 3,110.34 and 686.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.44, 3,110.34 and 686.74 is: 1,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.44 : 3,110.34 = 686.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.44/3,110.34 = 686.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.44x = 3,110.34 × 686.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.44x = 2,135,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,994.89/2,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.17

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