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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.76, 3,112.14 and 687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.76, 3,112.14 and 687.73 is: 1,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.76 : 3,112.14 = 687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.76/3,112.14 = 687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.76x = 3,112.14 × 687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.76x = 2,140,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,310.74/2,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.59

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