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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.79, 3,114.41 and 689.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.79, 3,114.41 and 689.87 is: 1,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.79 : 3,114.41 = 689.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.79/3,114.41 = 689.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.79x = 3,114.41 × 689.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.79x = 2,148,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,519.01/2,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.54

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