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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.08, 3,112.17 and 688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.08, 3,112.17 and 688.09 is: 1,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.08 : 3,112.17 = 688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.08/3,112.17 = 688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.08x = 3,112.17 × 688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.08x = 2,141,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,453.06/2,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.99

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