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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.68, 3,115.36 and 690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.68, 3,115.36 and 690.64 is: 1,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.68 : 3,115.36 = 690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.68/3,115.36 = 690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.68x = 3,115.36 × 690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.68x = 2,151,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,592.23/2,077.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.57

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