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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.80, 3,114.15 and 688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.80, 3,114.15 and 688.90 is: 1,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.80 : 3,114.15 = 688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.80/3,114.15 = 688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.80x = 3,114.15 × 688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.80x = 2,145,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,337.94/2,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.50

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