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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.94, 3,114.81 and 689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.94, 3,114.81 and 689.46 is: 1,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.94 : 3,114.81 = 689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.94/3,114.81 = 689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.94x = 3,114.81 × 689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.94x = 2,147,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,536.90/2,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.49

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