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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.07, 4,108.61 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.07, 4,108.61 and 687.07 is: 1,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.07 : 4,108.61 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.07/4,108.61 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.07x = 4,108.61 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.07x = 2,822,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,902.67/2,739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.61

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