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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.59, 3,112.98 and 688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.59, 3,112.98 and 688.69 is: 1,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.59 : 3,112.98 = 688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.59/3,112.98 = 688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.59x = 3,112.98 × 688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.59x = 2,143,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,878.20/2,075.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.90

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