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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.10, 3,114.15 and 689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.10, 3,114.15 and 689.65 is: 1,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.10 : 3,114.15 = 689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.10/3,114.15 = 689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.10x = 3,114.15 × 689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.10x = 2,147,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,673.55/2,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.48

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