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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.92, 3,117.40 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.92, 3,117.40 and 691.64 is: 1,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.92 : 3,117.40 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.92/3,117.40 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.92x = 3,117.40 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.92x = 2,156,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,118.54/2,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.63

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