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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.80, 3,114.32 and 689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.80, 3,114.32 and 689.76 is: 1,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.80 : 3,114.32 = 689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.80/3,114.32 = 689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.80x = 3,114.32 × 689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.80x = 2,148,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,129.91/2,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.35

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