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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.74, 3,114.64 and 689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.74, 3,114.64 and 689.74 is: 1,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.74 : 3,114.64 = 689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.74/3,114.64 = 689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.74x = 3,114.64 × 689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.74x = 2,148,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,291.79/2,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.45

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