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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.38, 3,114.27 and 689.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.38, 3,114.27 and 689.69 is: 1,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.38 : 3,114.27 = 689.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.38/3,114.27 = 689.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.38x = 3,114.27 × 689.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.38x = 2,147,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,871.37/2,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.43

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