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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.46, 3,113.34 and 688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.46, 3,113.34 and 688.74 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.46 : 3,113.34 = 688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.46/3,113.34 = 688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.46x = 3,113.34 × 688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.46x = 2,144,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,281.79/2,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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