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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.97, 3,114.04 and 689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.97, 3,114.04 and 689.43 is: 1,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.97 : 3,114.04 = 689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.97/3,114.04 = 689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.97x = 3,114.04 × 689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.97x = 2,146,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,912.60/2,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.17

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