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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.08, 3,113.15 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.08, 3,113.15 and 688.80 is: 1,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.08 : 3,113.15 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.08/3,113.15 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.08x = 3,113.15 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.08x = 2,144,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,337.72/2,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.38

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