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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.67, 3,113.60 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.67, 3,113.60 and 689.13 is: 1,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.67 : 3,113.60 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.67/3,113.60 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.67x = 3,113.60 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.67x = 2,145,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,675.17/2,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.73

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