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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.24, 3,111.30 and 687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.24, 3,111.30 and 687.80 is: 1,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.24 : 3,111.30 = 687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.24/3,111.30 = 687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.24x = 3,111.30 × 687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.24x = 2,139,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,952.14/2,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.18

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