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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.94, 3,116.31 and 690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.94, 3,116.31 and 690.46 is: 1,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.94 : 3,116.31 = 690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.94/3,116.31 = 690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.94x = 3,116.31 × 690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.94x = 2,151,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,687.40/2,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.99

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