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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.80, 3,117.15 and 690.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.80, 3,117.15 and 690.90 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.80 : 3,117.15 = 690.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.80/3,117.15 = 690.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.80x = 3,117.15 × 690.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.80x = 2,153,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,638.94/2,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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