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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.55, 3,114.84 and 689.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.55, 3,114.84 and 689.53 is: 1,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.55 : 3,114.84 = 689.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.55/3,114.84 = 689.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.55x = 3,114.84 × 689.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.55x = 2,147,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,775.63/2,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.30

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