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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.75, 3,111.03 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.75, 3,111.03 and 687.03 is: 1,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.75 : 3,111.03 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.75/3,111.03 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.75x = 3,111.03 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.75x = 2,137,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,370.94/2,073.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.68

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