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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.98, 3,111.06 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.98, 3,111.06 and 687.44 is: 1,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.98 : 3,111.06 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.98/3,111.06 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.98x = 3,111.06 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.98x = 2,138,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,656.08/2,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.18

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