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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.40, 3,112.08 and 687.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.40, 3,112.08 and 687.63 is: 1,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.40 : 3,112.08 = 687.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.40/3,112.08 = 687.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.40x = 3,112.08 × 687.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.40x = 2,139,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,956.13/2,074.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.60

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