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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.06, 3,111.45 and 687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.06, 3,111.45 and 687.25 is: 1,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.06 : 3,111.45 = 687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.06/3,111.45 = 687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.06x = 3,111.45 × 687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.06x = 2,138,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,344.01/2,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.99

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