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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.52, 3,114.60 and 689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.52, 3,114.60 and 689.80 is: 1,034.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.52 : 3,114.60 = 689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.52/3,114.60 = 689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.52x = 3,114.60 × 689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.52x = 2,148,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,451.08/2,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.64

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