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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.97, 3,115.59 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.97, 3,115.59 and 690.40 is: 1,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.97 : 3,115.59 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.97/3,115.59 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.97x = 3,115.59 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.97x = 2,151,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,003.34/2,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.64

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