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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.34, 3,112.94 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.34, 3,112.94 and 688.10 is: 1,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.34 : 3,112.94 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.34/3,112.94 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.34x = 3,112.94 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.34x = 2,142,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,023.52/2,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.13

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