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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.77, 3,115.49 and 689.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.77, 3,115.49 and 689.87 is: 1,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.77 : 3,115.49 = 689.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.77/3,115.49 = 689.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.77x = 3,115.49 × 689.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.77x = 2,149,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,264.06/2,076.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.91

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