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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.26, 3,113.37 and 689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.26, 3,113.37 and 689.13 is: 1,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.26 : 3,113.37 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.26/3,113.37 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.26x = 3,113.37 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.26x = 2,145,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,501.10/2,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.35

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