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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.24, 3,111 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.24, 3,111 and 687.52 is: 1,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.24 : 3,111 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.24/3,111 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.24x = 3,111 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.24x = 2,138,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,874.72/2,074.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.16

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