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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114.90 and 690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114.90 and 690.05 is: 1,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.62 : 3,114.90 = 690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.62/3,114.90 = 690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.62x = 3,114.90 × 690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.62x = 2,149,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,449.07/2,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.07

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