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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.27, 3,112.74 and 688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.27, 3,112.74 and 688.15 is: 1,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.27 : 3,112.74 = 688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.27/3,112.74 = 688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.27x = 3,112.74 × 688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.27x = 2,142,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,032.03/2,075.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.17

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