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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.47, 3,110.61 and 687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.47, 3,110.61 and 687.23 is: 1,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.47 : 3,110.61 = 687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.47/3,110.61 = 687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.47x = 3,110.61 × 687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.47x = 2,137,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,688.96/2,073.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.97

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