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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.28, 3,112.98 and 689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.28, 3,112.98 and 689.22 is: 1,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.28 : 3,112.98 = 689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.28/3,112.98 = 689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.28x = 3,112.98 × 689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.28x = 2,145,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,528.08/2,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.85

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