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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.24, 3,114 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.24, 3,114 and 689.44 is: 1,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.24 : 3,114 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.24/3,114 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.24x = 3,114 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.24x = 2,146,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,916.16/2,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.04

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