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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.65, 3,113.30 and 688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.65, 3,113.30 and 688.53 is: 1,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.65 : 3,113.30 = 688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.65/3,113.30 = 688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.65x = 3,113.30 × 688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.65x = 2,143,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,600.45/2,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.74

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