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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.64, 3,111.04 and 687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.64, 3,111.04 and 687.10 is: 1,030.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.64 : 3,111.04 = 687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.64/3,111.04 = 687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.64x = 3,111.04 × 687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.64x = 2,137,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,595.58/2,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.84

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