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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.57, 3,115.13 and 689.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.57, 3,115.13 and 689.54 is: 1,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.57 : 3,115.13 = 689.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.57/3,115.13 = 689.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.57x = 3,115.13 × 689.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.57x = 2,147,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,987.72/2,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.39

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