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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.78, 3,115.23 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.78, 3,115.23 and 690.72 is: 1,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.78 : 3,115.23 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.78/3,115.23 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.78x = 3,115.23 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.78x = 2,151,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,751.67/2,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.10

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