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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.18, 3,110.83 and 687.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.18, 3,110.83 and 687.19 is: 1,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.18 : 3,110.83 = 687.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.18/3,110.83 = 687.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.18x = 3,110.83 × 687.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.18x = 2,137,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,715.71/2,074.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.63

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