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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.65, 3,111.98 and 688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.65, 3,111.98 and 688.20 is: 1,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.65 : 3,111.98 = 688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.65/3,111.98 = 688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.65x = 3,111.98 × 688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.65x = 2,141,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,661.20/2,074.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.30

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